P91.6

Non-billable

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]

P91.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P91.60 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
P00-P96
Parent
P91
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • Neonatal cerebral depression (P91.4)
  • Neonatal cerebral irritability (P91.3)
  • Neonatal coma (P91.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P91.6?
P91.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P91.6 a billable code?
No — P91.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P91.60) for billing.
What are the subcodes of P91.6?
P91.6 has 4 more specific child codes, including P91.60, P91.61, P91.62.
What is excluded from P91.6?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Neonatal cerebral depression (P91.4); Neonatal cerebral irritability (P91.3); Neonatal coma (P91.5).

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

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