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P91.81

Non-billable

Neonatal encephalopathy

Neonatal encephalopathy

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

P91.8

Child Codes

2

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

  • 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 (2)

P91.811

Neonatal encephalopathy in diseases classified elsewhere

BillableP91.819

Neonatal encephalopathy, unspecified

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal encephalopathy?

The ICD-10-CM code for neonatal encephalopathy is P91.81. The full clinical description is "Neonatal encephalopathy". P91.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code P91.81 mean?

ICD-10-CM code P91.81 represents "Neonatal encephalopathy". 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 P91.81 a billable code?

No, P91.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under P91.81.

What chapter is P91.81 in?

P91.81 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).

What are the subcategories under P91.81?

P91.81 has 2 child codes, including: P91.811 (Neonatal encephalopathy in diseases classified elsewhere), P91.819 (Neonatal encephalopathy, unspecified).

What are the UMLS CUIs for P91.81?

P91.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0235820. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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