1 I63.40 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2  Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes. 3  This is the American ICD-10-CM version of I63.40.
If meconium is present in the amniotic fluid, this is known as meconium aspiration or meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS). Your newborn can also breathe in amniotic fluid containing meconium shortly after birth. Although MAS is often not life threatening, it can cause significant health complications for your newborn.
Nasal refers to the nose. The nasal cavity is the air passage starting at the nostril (opening of the nose) and ending at the back of the throat. Nasal Obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of one or both of these air passages.It is usually apparent right after birth when the newborn has difficulty breathing or breathing is noisy.When these babies cry, their breathing improves because the air is moving in and out of the mouth freely.asal Obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of one or both of these air passages. It is usually apparent right after birth when the newborn has difficulty breathing or breathing is noisy. When these babies cry, their breathing improves because the air is moving in and out of the mouth freely.