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.
Low Amniotic Fluid Levels: Oligohydramnios: Causes, Risks and Treatment. The amniotic fluid is part of the babyâs life support system. It protects your baby and aids in the development of muscles, limbs, lungs and digestive system. Amniotic fluid is produced soon after the amniotic sac forms at about 12 days after conception.