P23
Non-billableCongenital pneumonia
Congenital pneumonia
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later
- infective pneumonia acquired in utero or during birth
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (9)
P23.0Congenital pneumonia due to viral agent
P23.1Congenital pneumonia due to Chlamydia
P23.2Congenital pneumonia due to staphylococcus
P23.3Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group B
P23.4Congenital pneumonia due to Escherichia coli
P23.5Congenital pneumonia due to Pseudomonas
P23.6Congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents
P23.8Congenital pneumonia due to other organisms
P23.9Congenital pneumonia, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital pneumonia?
The ICD-10-CM code for congenital pneumonia is P23. The full clinical description is "Congenital pneumonia". P23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P23 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P23 represents “Congenital pneumonia”. It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is P23 a billable code?
No, P23 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under P23.
What chapter is P23 in?
P23 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What codes cannot be used with P23?
P23 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neonatal pneumonia resulting from aspiration (P24.-).
What are the subcategories under P23?
P23 has 9 child codes, including: P23.0 (Congenital pneumonia due to viral agent), P23.1 (Congenital pneumonia due to Chlamydia), P23.2 (Congenital pneumonia due to staphylococcus), P23.3 (Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group B), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for P23?
P23 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0158935, C4290264. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does P23 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital pneumonia affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of P23?
P23 maps to the ICD-11 code: KB24 (Congenital pneumonia).
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