Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P81

Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn

ICD-10-CM Code:
P81
ICD-10 Code for:
Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
    (P00–P96)
    • Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn
      (P80-P83)
      • Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
        (P81)

P81 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn

Non-specific codes like P81 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn:

  • Use P81.0 for Environmental hyperthermia of newborn - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P81.8 for Other specified disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P81.9 for Disturbance of temperature regulation of newborn, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Patient Education


Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems

It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. If you have concerns about your baby's health, call your health care provider right away.

Learning information about your baby's condition can help ease your worry. Do not be afraid to ask questions about your baby's care. By working together with your health care provider, you make sure that your baby gets the best care possible.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.