2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P96.5Complication to newborn due to (fetal) intrauterine procedure
ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P90-P96›P96
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
P96.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for complication to newborn due to (fetal) intrauterine procedure. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 794. Coders also document this condition as neonatal disorder due to and following fetal blood sampling. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified perinatal conditions.
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Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Neonatal disorder due to and following fetal blood sampling
- Neonatal disorder due to and following operative procedure on fetus
- Neonatal iatrogenic skin trauma
- Neonatal iatrogenic skin trauma due to antenatal intervention
- Neonatal traumatic disorder
Tabular List NotesGuidance
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Type 2 Excludes
- newborn affected by amniocentesis P00.6
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
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Clinical ClassificationClinical
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Patient EducationClinical
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.
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Convert P96.5 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About P96.5Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for complication to newborn due to (fetal) intrauterine procedure?
The ICD-10-CM code for complication to newborn due to (fetal) intrauterine procedure is P96.5 (sometimes written as P965). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is P96.5 (Other conditions originating in the perinatal period) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report complication to newborn due to (fetal) intrauterine procedure on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does P96.5 group to?
When complication to newborn due to (fetal) intrauterine procedure is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 794 (neonate with Other Significant Problems), which carries a relative weight of 1.4759. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P96.5?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, complication to newborn due to (fetal) intrauterine procedure converts to ICD-9-CM 779.89 (perinatal condition NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
