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)
Related Codes(8)
P91.0Neonatal cerebral ischemia
P91.1Acquired periventricular cysts of newborn
P91.2Neonatal cerebral leukomalacia
P91.3Neonatal cerebral irritability
P91.4Neonatal cerebral depression
P91.5Neonatal coma
P91.8Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn
P91.9Disturbance of cerebral status of newborn, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(30)
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 the ICD-10 code for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [hie]?
The ICD-10-CM code for hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [hie] is P91.6. The full clinical description is "Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]". P91.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P91.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P91.6 represents “Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]”. 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 P91.6 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.
How does P91.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [hie] 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 P91.6?
P91.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: KB04 (Hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy of newborn).
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