P91.6
Non-billableHypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]
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 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 (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Anoxic encephalopathyC0752304
- ENCEPH HYPOXIC ISCHEMICC0752304
- Encephalopathies, Hypoxic-IschemicC0752304
- Encephalopathies, Ischemic-HypoxicC0752304
- Encephalopathy, Hypoxic IschemicC0752304
- Encephalopathy, Hypoxic-IschemicC0752304
- Encephalopathy, Ischemic-HypoxicC0752304
- HIEC0752304
- HYPOXIC ISCHEMIC ENCEPHC0752304
- Hypoxic Ischemic EncephalopathyC0752304
- Hypoxic ischaemic brain injuryC0752304
- Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathyC0752304
- Hypoxic ischemic brain injuryC0752304
- Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathyC0752304
- Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (disorder)C0752304
- Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]C0752304
- Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE], unspecifiedC0752304
- Hypoxic-Ischemic EncephalopathiesC0752304
- Hypoxic-Ischemic EncephalopathyC0752304
- Hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathyC0752304
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathyC0752304
- ISCHEMIC HYPOXIC ENCEPHC0752304
- Ischemic Hypoxic EncephalopathyC0752304
- Ischemic-Hypoxic EncephalopathiesC0752304
- Ischemic-Hypoxic EncephalopathyC0752304
- encephalopathy hypoxic ischemicC0752304
- encephalopathy hypoxic-ischemicC0752304
- hypoxic ischemic brain injuryC0752304
- hypoxic ischemic encephalopathyC0752304
- hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathyC0752304
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code P91.6?
ICD-10-CM code P91.6 represents "Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is P91.6 a billable code?
No, P91.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under P91.6.
What chapter is P91.6 in?
P91.6 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What codes cannot be used with P91.6?
P91.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Neonatal cerebral depression (P91.4); Neonatal cerebral irritability (P91.3); Neonatal coma (P91.5).
What are the subcategories under P91.6?
P91.6 has 4 child codes, including: P91.60 (Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE], unspecified), P91.61 (Mild hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]), P91.62 (Moderate hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]), P91.63 (Severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]).
What are the UMLS CUIs for P91.6?
P91.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0752304. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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