P91.81
Non-billableNeonatal encephalopathy
Neonatal encephalopathy
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 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
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.
How does P91.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like neonatal encephalopathy 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 P91.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for P91.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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