2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P81Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P80-P83›P81

ICD-10-CM P81
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P81 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P81.0, P81.8, and P81.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P81
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
Short Description
Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
P80-P83
Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP80-P83Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn
CategoryP81Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
This CodeP81Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn

Specific Coding for Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newbornOverview

Non-specific codes like P81 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P81.0 for Environmental hyperthermia of newborn

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

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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P81: 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.

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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 P81Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn?

P81 is the ICD-10-CM category for other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P81 (Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn need a more specific code from this category, such as P81.0, P81.8, and P81.9.