P24
Non-billableNeonatal aspiration
Neonatal aspiration
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
P19-P29
Child Codes
6
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
- aspiration in utero and during delivery
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code P24?
ICD-10-CM code P24 represents "Neonatal aspiration". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is P24 a billable code?
No, P24 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under P24.
What chapter is P24 in?
P24 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What are the subcategories under P24?
P24 has 6 child codes, including: P24.0 (Meconium aspiration), P24.1 (Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus), P24.2 (Neonatal aspiration of blood), P24.3 (Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for P24?
P24 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1142168, C4290265. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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