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.
The amniotic fluid is like a life support system for the baby. During pregnancy, it nourishes, protects and cushions it. The presence of amniotic fluid ensures that the development and growth of the baby takes place in an adequate manner. The optimum volume of amniotic fluid varies from person to person however if the level is dangerously low (less than 4 cm), the condition is called Oligohydramnios.