P91.9
BillableDisturbance of cerebral status of newborn, unspecified
Disturbance of cerebral status of newborn, unspecified
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
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
P91.6Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]
P91.8Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
Clinical Terms
- Abnormal cerebral sign in newborn
- Perinatal nonspecific brain dysfunction
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disturbance of cerebral status of newborn, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for disturbance of cerebral status of newborn, unspecified is P91.9. The full clinical description is "Disturbance of cerebral status of newborn, unspecified". P91.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code P91.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P91.9 represents “Disturbance of cerebral status 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 P91.9 a billable code?
Yes, P91.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is P91.9 in?
P91.9 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What SNOMED CT codes does P91.9 map to?
P91.9 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 63814006, 276595007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for P91.9?
P91.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495460. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does P91.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like disturbance of cerebral status 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 P91.9?
P91.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: KB0Z (Neurological disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period, unspecified).
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