2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P94Disorders of muscle tone of newborn

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P90-P96›P94

ICD-10-CM P94
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P94 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for disorders of muscle tone of newborn, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P94.0, P94.1, P94.2, and P94.8.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P94
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Disorders of muscle tone of newborn
Short Description
Disorders of muscle tone of newborn
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
P90-P96
Other disorders originating in the perinatal period

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP90-P96Other disorders originating in the perinatal period
CategoryP94Disorders of muscle tone of newborn
This CodeP94Disorders of muscle tone of newborn

Specific Coding for Disorders of muscle tone of newbornOverview

Non-specific codes like P94 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P94.0 for Transient neonatal myasthenia gravis

  • Use P94.1 for Congenital hypertonia

  • Use P94.2 for Congenital hypotonia

  • Use P94.8 for Other disorders of muscle tone of newborn

  • Use P94.9 for Disorder of muscle tone of newborn, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P94: 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.

Patient EducationClinical

Muscle Disorders

Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 P94Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for disorders of muscle tone of newborn?

P94 is the ICD-10-CM category for disorders of muscle tone of newborn, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P94 (Disorders of muscle tone of newborn) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for disorders of muscle tone of newborn, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for disorders of muscle tone of newborn need a more specific code from this category, such as P94.0, P94.1, and P94.2.