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.
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)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal aspiration?
The ICD-10-CM code for neonatal aspiration is P24. The full clinical description is "Neonatal aspiration". P24 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P24 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P24 represents “Neonatal aspiration”. 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 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.
How does P24 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like neonatal aspiration 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 P24?
P24 maps to the ICD-11 code: KB26.Z (Neonatal aspiration syndromes, unspecified).
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