ICD-10-CM Code For Feeding Problems Of Newborn: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group P92 includes diagnoses for neonatal feeding problems such as poor feeding, regurgitation, and aspiration of milk that occur in the perinatal period. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document neonatal nutritional and feeding disorders, capturing clinical complexity, risk of aspiration, and associated gastrointestinal or respiratory involvement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM P92 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM P92: Feeding Problems Of Newborn Overview

The ICD-10-CM P92 code group covers feeding difficulties and related disorders that arise in the neonatal period, including poor feeding, neonatal aspiration, and regurgitation of milk. These conditions affect neonatal nutrition and the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems and can impact growth and stability. Accurate coding is important for complete clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement for neonatal care services.

When to Use

Use a code from ICD-10-CM P92 when a newborn presents with documented feeding difficulties such as inadequate intake, persistent regurgitation, or aspiration of feeds during the perinatal period. Select the specific code that best reflects the documented clinical findings, severity, and any associated complications affecting care or resource use.

ICD-10-CM Codes

10 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
P92.01	Bilious vomiting of newborn
P92.09	Other vomiting of newborn
P92.1	Regurgitation and rumination of newborn
P92.2	Slow feeding of newborn
P92.3	Underfeeding of newborn
P92.4	Overfeeding of newborn
P92.5	Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast
P92.6	Failure to thrive in newborn
P92.8	Other feeding problems of newborn
P92.9	Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified

DRG Codes

5 rows

DRG Code	Description
640	Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes with MCC
641	Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes without MCC
791	Prematurity with Major Problems
793	Full Term Neonate with Major Problems
795	Normal Newborn

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A full-term neonate on day 2 of life has poor latch, prolonged feedings, and insufficient gastric emptying with visible non-bilious vomiting and weight loss of 8% of birthweight. The infant is brought to the newborn nursery for evaluation of feeding intolerance and dehydration risk; clinical exam shows weak suck and occasional choking during feeds, prompting placement of nasogastric tube for supplemental feeds and monitoring. A feeding-related perinatal disorder code is assigned to document the newborn feeding difficulty and need for intervention. Typical codes: P92.5, P92.9
A preterm infant in the NICU born at 30 weeks develops recurrent apnea and bradycardia with inability to coordinate swallowing and breathing during oral feeds; oral feeds are deferred and enteral nutrition is provided by gavage. The clinical team documents a chronic immaturity of feeding skills and dyscoordination of sucking-swallowing as an ongoing problem delaying discharge. A specific code for feeding problems of the newborn is used to capture the feeding immaturity and need for continued tube feeding. Typical codes: P92.6, P92.9
A term infant previously establishing feeds develops persistent greenish, bile-streaked vomiting on day 4 of life and is found to have a milk protein–related enteropathy with small-volume stools and poor weight gain; feeding is changed to an extensively hydrolyzed or elemental formula with clinical improvement. The feeding-associated gastrointestinal disturbance is coded to reflect feeding intolerance secondary to milk protein reaction and to support continuity of care and feeding modification. Typical codes: P92.3, P92.9

Related Codes

P90-CONVULSIONS-OF-NEWBORN

ICD-10-CM Code For Convulsions Of Newborn: Group Overview

P91-OTHER-DISTURBANCES-OF-CEREBRAL-STATUS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disturbances Of Cerebral Status Of Newborn: Group Overview

P93-REACTIONS-AND-INTOXICATIONS-DUE-TO-DRUGS-ADMINISTERED-TO-NEWBORN

ICD-10-CM Code For Reactions And Intoxications Due To Drugs Administered To Newborn: Group Overview

P94-DISORDERS-OF-MUSCLE-TONE

ICD-10-CM Code For Disorders Of Muscle Tone Of Newborn: Group Overview

P95-STILLBIRTH

ICD-10-CM Code For Stillbirth: Group Overview

P96-OTHER-CONDITIONS-ORIGINATING-IN-THE-PERINATAL-PERIOD

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Conditions Originating In The Perinatal Period: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

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.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.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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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

10 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
P92.01	Bilious vomiting of newborn
P92.09	Other vomiting of newborn
P92.1	Regurgitation and rumination of newborn
P92.2	Slow feeding of newborn
P92.3	Underfeeding of newborn
P92.4	Overfeeding of newborn
P92.5	Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast
P92.6	Failure to thrive in newborn
P92.8	Other feeding problems of newborn
P92.9	Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified

DRG Codes

5 rows

DRG Code	Description
640	Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes with MCC
641	Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes without MCC
791	Prematurity with Major Problems
793	Full Term Neonate with Major Problems
795	Normal Newborn

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A full-term neonate on day 2 of life has poor latch, prolonged feedings, and insufficient gastric emptying with visible non-bilious vomiting and weight loss of 8% of birthweight. The infant is brought to the newborn nursery for evaluation of feeding intolerance and dehydration risk; clinical exam shows weak suck and occasional choking during feeds, prompting placement of nasogastric tube for supplemental feeds and monitoring. A feeding-related perinatal disorder code is assigned to document the newborn feeding difficulty and need for intervention. Typical codes: P92.5, P92.9
A preterm infant in the NICU born at 30 weeks develops recurrent apnea and bradycardia with inability to coordinate swallowing and breathing during oral feeds; oral feeds are deferred and enteral nutrition is provided by gavage. The clinical team documents a chronic immaturity of feeding skills and dyscoordination of sucking-swallowing as an ongoing problem delaying discharge. A specific code for feeding problems of the newborn is used to capture the feeding immaturity and need for continued tube feeding. Typical codes: P92.6, P92.9
A term infant previously establishing feeds develops persistent greenish, bile-streaked vomiting on day 4 of life and is found to have a milk protein–related enteropathy with small-volume stools and poor weight gain; feeding is changed to an extensively hydrolyzed or elemental formula with clinical improvement. The feeding-associated gastrointestinal disturbance is coded to reflect feeding intolerance secondary to milk protein reaction and to support continuity of care and feeding modification. Typical codes: P92.3, P92.9

Related Codes

P90-CONVULSIONS-OF-NEWBORN

ICD-10-CM Code For Convulsions Of Newborn: Group Overview

P91-OTHER-DISTURBANCES-OF-CEREBRAL-STATUS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disturbances Of Cerebral Status Of Newborn: Group Overview

P93-REACTIONS-AND-INTOXICATIONS-DUE-TO-DRUGS-ADMINISTERED-TO-NEWBORN

ICD-10-CM Code For Reactions And Intoxications Due To Drugs Administered To Newborn: Group Overview

P94-DISORDERS-OF-MUSCLE-TONE

ICD-10-CM Code For Disorders Of Muscle Tone Of Newborn: Group Overview

P95-STILLBIRTH

ICD-10-CM Code For Stillbirth: Group Overview

P96-OTHER-CONDITIONS-ORIGINATING-IN-THE-PERINATAL-PERIOD

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Conditions Originating In The Perinatal Period: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

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.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.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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ICD-10-CM P92: Feeding Problems Of Newborn Overview

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which diagnoses are included in the ICD-10-CM P92 group?

How does accurate coding within `P92` affect reimbursement and billing?

What clinical features are captured by `P92` codes?

Which related DRGs may be relevant when `P92` codes are assigned?

When should a coder choose an unspecified `P92` code?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which diagnoses are included in the ICD-10-CM P92 group?

How does accurate coding within `P92` affect reimbursement and billing?

What clinical features are captured by `P92` codes?

Which related DRGs may be relevant when `P92` codes are assigned?

When should a coder choose an unspecified `P92` code?

References