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P22

Non-Billable
ChapterP00–P96
Rankcategory
Official Description

Respiratory distress of newborn

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
P22.0Respiratory distress syndrome of newbornP22.1Transient tachypnea of newbornP22.8Other respiratory distress of newbornP22.9Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96).

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

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to P22:

chapterCH16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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