2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P19Metabolic acidemia in newborn

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P19-P29›P19

ICD-10-CM P19
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P19 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for metabolic acidemia in newborn, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P19.0, P19.1, P19.2, and P19.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P19
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Metabolic acidemia in newborn
Short Description
Metabolic acidemia in newborn
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
P19-P29
Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP19-P29Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
CategoryP19Metabolic acidemia in newborn
This CodeP19Metabolic acidemia in newborn

Specific Coding for Metabolic acidemia in newbornOverview

Non-specific codes like P19 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P19.0 for Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted before onset of labor

  • Use P19.1 for Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted during labor

  • Use P19.2 for Metabolic acidemia noted at birth

  • Use P19.9 for Metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P19: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 16. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

On P19 itself
  • metabolic acidemia in newborn
From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • 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: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • 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)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are for use on newborn records only, never on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name P19, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P19: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • P74.0 Late metabolic acidosis of newborn
    (fetal) metabolic acidosis of newborn (P19)

Patient EducationClinical

Metabolic Disorders

Metabolism is the process your body uses to get or make energy from the food you eat. Food is made up of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Chemicals in your digestive system break the food parts down into sugars and acids, your body's fuel.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About P19Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for metabolic acidemia in newborn?

P19 is the ICD-10-CM category for metabolic acidemia in newborn, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P19 (Metabolic acidemia in newborn) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for metabolic acidemia in newborn, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for metabolic acidemia in newborn need a more specific code from this category, such as P19.0, P19.1, and P19.2.