Is ICD-10-CM code P19 billable?

No, P19 (Metabolic acidemia in newborn) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code P19 belong to?

P19 belongs to Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: P00–P96 (Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period).

P19Non-billable

Metabolic acidemia in newborn

Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period·Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (4 billable)

P19.0Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted before onset of labor P19.1Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted during labor P19.2Metabolic acidemia noted at birth P19.9Metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecified

CH16 Parent Instructions

Includes

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

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

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)

Instructional Notes

Includes

metabolic acidemia in newborn

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH16Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)

P19-P29Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)

P19Metabolic acidemia in newbornNot billable

P19.0Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted before onset of laborBillable

P19.1Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted during laborBillable

P19.2Metabolic acidemia noted at birthBillable

P19.9Metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.