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P28.9

Billable

Respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified

Respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

P19-P29

Parent Code

P28

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Respiratory depression in newborn

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

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

Related Codes(7)
P28.0

Primary atelectasis of newborn

BillableP28.1

Other and unspecified atelectasis of newborn

P28.2

Cyanotic attacks of newborn

BillableP28.3

Primary sleep apnea of newborn

P28.4

Other apnea of newborn

P28.5

Respiratory failure of newborn

BillableP28.8

Other specified respiratory conditions of newborn

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

KB2ZRespiratory disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period, unspecifiedequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(55)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Disorder of lower respiratory system
  • Respiratory system disease
  • Fetal and/or neonatal respiratory disorder
  • Spontaneous pneumothorax
  • Secondary spontaneous pneumothorax
  • Hypoventilation of newborn
  • Observation of state at birth
  • Respiratory treatment changed
  • Finding of neonatal condition
  • Infant slow to establish respiration
  • Respiratory disease
  • Respiratory condition of foetus and/or newborn
  • Perinatal respiratory disorders
  • Respiratory complication
  • Foetus and newborn respiratory conditions
  • Fetus and newborn respiratory conditions
  • Neonatal hypoventilation
  • Flat baby
  • Disorder of respiratory system
  • Respiratory depression in newborn
  • Finding of state at birth
  • Spontaneous pneumothorax due to respiratory disease
  • Neonatal respiratory system disorder
  • Respiratory disease treatment started
  • Respiratory condition of fetus and/or newborn
  • Neonatal condition - finding
  • Respiratory disorder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified is P28.9. The full clinical description is "Respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified". P28.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code P28.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code P28.9 represents “Respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is P28.9 a billable code?

Yes, P28.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is P28.9 in?

P28.9 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).

What SNOMED CT codes does P28.9 map to?

P28.9 maps to 13 SNOMED CT concepts: 128272009, 50043002, 17849001, 364737004, 302079008, and 8 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for P28.9?

P28.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0701161, C2910013. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does P28.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified 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 P28.9?

P28.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: KB2Z (Respiratory disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.