P22.9

Billable

Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified

P22.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
P00-P96
Parent
P22
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
  • respiratory failure of newborn NOS (P28.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P22.9?
P22.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P22.9 a billable code?
Yes — P22.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from P22.9?
Excludes1 (not coded here): respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81); respiratory failure of newborn NOS (P28.5).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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