2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P28.10Unspecified atelectasis of newborn
ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P19-P29›P28
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
P28.10 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified atelectasis of newborn. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Respiratory perinatal condition.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Acute atelectasis
- Atelectasis
- Chronic atelectasis
- Collapse of lung present
- Complete atelectasis
- Complete atelectasis of left lung
- Complete atelectasis of right lung
- Discoid atelectasis
- Linear atelectasis
- Middle lobe syndrome
- Perinatal atelectasis
- Perinatal pulmonary collapse
- Round atelectasis
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Atelectasis of newborn NOS
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Atelectasis (massive) (partial) (pressure) (pulmonary) - J98.11
- newborn - P28.10
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Atelectasis(massive) (partial) (pressure) (pulmonary)
- newborn
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Middle Lobe Syndrome
atelectasis of the right middle pulmonary lobe, with chronic pneumonitis. (dorland, 27th ed)
Patient EducationClinical
Lung Diseases
When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and deliver it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body need oxygen to work and grow. During a normal day, you breathe nearly 25,000 times. People with lung disease have difficulty breathing. Millions of people in the U.S. have lung disease.
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Convert P28.10 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About P28.10Overview
Is P28.10 (Other and unspecified atelectasis of newborn) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified atelectasis of newborn on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P28.10?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified atelectasis of newborn converts to ICD-9-CM 770.5 (NB atelectasis NEC/NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
