2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P22Respiratory distress of newborn

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P19-P29›P22

ICD-10-CM P22
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P22 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for respiratory distress of newborn, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P22.0, P22.1, P22.8, and P22.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P22
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Respiratory distress of newborn
Short Description
Respiratory distress of 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
CategoryP22Respiratory distress of newborn
This CodeP22Respiratory distress of newborn

Specific Coding for Respiratory distress of newbornOverview

Non-specific codes like P22 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P22.0 for Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn

  • Use P22.1 for Transient tachypnea of newborn

  • Use P22.8 for Other respiratory distress of newborn

  • Use P22.9 for Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P22: 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.

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 P22, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P22: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • R06 Abnormalities of breathing
    respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.-)
  • T71 Asphyxiation
    respiratory distress (syndrome) in newborn (P22.-)

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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 P22Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for respiratory distress of newborn?

P22 is the ICD-10-CM category for respiratory distress of newborn, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P22 (Respiratory distress of newborn) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for respiratory distress of newborn, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for respiratory distress of newborn need a more specific code from this category, such as P22.0, P22.1, and P22.8.