2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P24Neonatal aspiration

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P19-P29›P24

ICD-10-CM P24
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P24 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for neonatal aspiration, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P24.00, P24.01, P24.10, and P24.11.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P24
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Neonatal aspiration
Short Description
Neonatal aspiration
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
CategoryP24Neonatal aspiration
This CodeP24Neonatal aspiration

Specific Coding for Neonatal aspirationOverview

Non-specific codes like P24 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • P24.0 for Meconium aspiration

  • Use P24.00 for Meconium aspiration without respiratory symptoms

  • Use P24.01 for Meconium aspiration with respiratory symptoms

  • P24.1 for Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus

  • Use P24.10 for Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus without respiratory symptoms

  • Use P24.11 for Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus with respiratory symptoms

  • P24.2 for Neonatal aspiration of blood

  • Use P24.20 for Neonatal aspiration of blood without respiratory symptoms

  • Use P24.21 for Neonatal aspiration of blood with respiratory symptoms

  • P24.3 for Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food

  • Use P24.30 for Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food without respiratory symptoms

  • Use P24.31 for Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food with respiratory symptoms

  • P24.8 for Other neonatal aspiration

  • Use P24.80 for Other neonatal aspiration without respiratory symptoms

  • Use P24.81 for Other neonatal aspiration with respiratory symptoms

  • Use P24.9 for Neonatal aspiration, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P24: 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 P24 itself
  • aspiration in utero and during delivery
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 P24, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 3

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P24: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • J18 Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    neonatal aspiration pneumonia (P24.-)
  • J69 Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids
    neonatal aspiration syndromes (P24.-)
  • P23 Congenital pneumonia
    neonatal pneumonia resulting from aspiration (P24.-)

Excludes2 2

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming P24: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Block J09-J18 Influenza and pneumonia
    neonatal aspiration pneumonia (P24.-)
  • J12 Viral pneumonia, not elsewhere classified
    neonatal aspiration pneumonia (P24.-)

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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 P24Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal aspiration?

P24 is the ICD-10-CM category for neonatal aspiration, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P24 (Neonatal aspiration) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for neonatal aspiration, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for neonatal aspiration need a more specific code from this category, such as P24.00, P24.01, and P24.10.