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    OpenPayerBilling CodesRespiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal periodICD-10-CM p24-neonatal-aspiration
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    ICD-10-CM Code For Neonatal Aspiration: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group P24 includes diagnoses for neonatal aspiration syndromes such as meconium aspiration and aspiration of milk or other substances causing respiratory distress in the perinatal period. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document episodes of inhalation-related respiratory compromise in newborns, capturing severity, presence of respiratory failure, and associated complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM P24 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM P24: Neonatal Aspiration Overview

    The ICD-10-CM P24 group represents neonatal aspiration conditions that affect the respiratory system of newborns, including inhalation of meconium, other substances, or gastric contents. These diagnoses target perinatal respiratory compromise and related pulmonary inflammation or obstruction. Accurate coding matters for appropriate clinical documentation and supports correct reimbursement for neonatal intensive care services.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a newborn is diagnosed with respiratory problems attributed to aspiration of meconium, milk, gastric contents, or other substances during the perinatal period. Select codes that reflect the specific aspirated material and the clinical severity or complications documented in the medical record.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    11 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    P24.00Meconium aspiration without respiratory symptoms
    P24.01Meconium aspiration with respiratory symptoms
    P24.10Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus without respiratory symptoms
    P24.11Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus with respiratory symptoms
    P24.20Neonatal aspiration of blood without respiratory symptoms
    P24.21Neonatal aspiration of blood with respiratory symptoms
    P24.30Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food without respiratory symptoms
    P24.31Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food with respiratory symptoms
    P24.80Other neonatal aspiration without respiratory symptoms
    P24.81Other neonatal aspiration with respiratory symptoms
    P24.9Neonatal aspiration, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    2 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    791Prematurity with Major Problems
    793Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

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    P27-CHRONIC-RESPIRATORY-DISEASE-PERINATAL

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    P28-OTHER-RESPIRATORY-PERINATAL-CONDITIONS

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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