Hypothermia of newborn
In Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn (P80-P83), chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period
3 billable codes under P80: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Coding of conditions that originate from before birth through the 28th day after birth, including newborn record rules, prematurity, low birth weight, sepsis, and stillbirth.
- General Perinatal Rules (page 71)
- Observation and Evaluation of Newborns for Suspected Conditions not Found (page 73)
- Coding Additional Perinatal Diagnoses (page 73)
- Prematurity and Fetal Growth Retardation (page 73)
- Low birth weight and immaturity status (page 74)
- Bacterial Sepsis of Newborn (page 74)
- Stillbirth (page 74)
- COVID-19 Infection in Newborn (page 74)
All codes under P80
P80 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
P80 MS-DRG
As the principal diagnosis, all 3 billable codes under P80 group to MS-DRG 794 (v44.0).
Other codes that refer to P80
Notes on these codes point to P80.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. If you have concerns about your baby's health, call your health care provider right away.
Read more about uncommon infant and newborn problems on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.