2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P93Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn
P93 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P93.0 and P93.8.
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Specific Coding for Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to NBOverview
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to fetus affecting newborn
Type 1 Excludes
- jaundice due to drugs or toxins transmitted from mother or given to newborn P58.4
- reactions and intoxications from maternal opiates, tranquilizers and other medication P04.0 P04.1 P04.4
- withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction P96.1
- withdrawal symptoms from therapeutic use of drugs in newborn P96.2
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Patient EducationClinical
Drug Reactions
Most of the time, medicines make our lives better. They reduce aches and pains, fight infections, and control problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes. But medicines can also cause unwanted reactions, such as drug interactions, side effects, and allergies.
The full article covers:
- What is a drug interaction?
- What are side effects?
- What are drug allergies?
- How can I stay safe when taking medicines?
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Questions About P93Overview
Is P93 a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn need a more specific code from this category, such as P93.0 and P93.8.
