Is ICD-10-CM code P22 billable?

No, P22 (Respiratory distress of 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 P22 belong to?

P22 belongs to Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: P00–P96 (Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period).

P22Non-billable

Respiratory distress of 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)

P22.0Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn P22.1Transient tachypnea of newborn P22.8Other respiratory distress of newborn P22.9Respiratory distress of 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)

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)

P22Respiratory distress of newbornNot billable

P22.0Respiratory distress syndrome of newbornBillable

P22.1Transient tachypnea of newbornBillable

P22.8Other respiratory distress of newbornBillable

P22.9Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.