P81
Non-Billable
ChapterP00–P96
Rankcategory
Description
Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
About ICD-10-CM code P81
Under P00-P96 Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period, within Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn (P80-P83), ICD-10-CM code P81 describes Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn. This code cannot be billed directly because more specific child codes exist beneath it.
Use a more specific code (3 billable)
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.)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to P81:
chapterCH16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
View context instructionsMS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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