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P24.0

Non-billable

Meconium aspiration

P24.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Meconium aspiration. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P24.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
P00-P96
Parent
P24
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •meconium passage (without aspiration) during delivery (P03.82 )
  • •meconium staining (P96.83 )

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P24.0?
P24.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Meconium aspiration". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P24.0 a billable code?
No — P24.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P24.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of P24.0?
P24.0 has 2 more specific child codes, including P24.00, P24.01.
What is excluded from P24.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): meconium passage (without aspiration) during delivery (P03.82 ); meconium staining (P96.83 ).

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

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