P91.6

Non-billable

Hypoxic 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

P90-P96

Parent Code

P91

Child Codes

4

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)

  • Neonatal cerebral depression (P91.4)
  • Neonatal cerebral irritability (P91.3)
  • Neonatal coma (P91.5)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)

Child Codes (4)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

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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