P81
Non-billableOther disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
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
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn?
The ICD-10-CM code for other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn is P81. The full clinical description is "Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn". P81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P81 represents “Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn”. 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 P81 a billable code?
No, P81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under P81.
What chapter is P81 in?
P81 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What are the subcategories under P81?
P81 has 3 child codes, including: P81.0 (Environmental hyperthermia of newborn), P81.8 (Oth disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn), P81.9 (Disturbance of temperature regulation of newborn, unsp).
What are the UMLS CUIs for P81?
P81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0159013. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does P81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn 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 P81?
P81 maps to the ICD-11 code: KD1Z (Disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn, unspecified).
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