Feeding problems of newborn (P92)
The ICD-10 code section P92 captures various feeding problems specific to newborns, including issues like vomiting, regurgitation, and difficulties with breastfeeding. These codes are used to document and classify different feeding disorders that may affect infants shortly after birth.
The ICD-10 code for conditions like vomiting of newborn (P92.0) includes more specific types such as bilious vomiting (P92.01), which involves bile pigment regurgitation. Other vomiting presentations are coded under P92.09. Regurgitation and rumination issues are identified by P92.1, covering symptoms from undigested food to chronic regurgitation. Feeding challenges such as slow feeding (P92.2), underfeeding (P92.3), and overfeeding (P92.4) specify the type of intake problem. Difficulty breastfeeding is coded as P92.5, while failure to thrive (P92.6) denotes more severe growth and feeding impairments in newborns. Other less specific feeding difficulties fall under P92.8, and unspecified feeding problems are coded as P92.9. These detailed codes guide healthcare providers in accurately recording newborn feeding disorders for diagnosis and treatment.
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00–P96)
Other disorders originating in the perinatal period (P90-P96)
P92 Feeding problems of newborn
P92.0 Vomiting of newborn
- P92.01 Bilious vomiting of newborn
- P92.09 Other vomiting of newborn
- P92.1 Regurgitation and rumination of newborn
- P92.2 Slow feeding of newborn
- P92.3 Underfeeding of newborn
- P92.4 Overfeeding of newborn
- P92.5 Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast
- P92.6 Failure to thrive in newborn
- P92.8 Other feeding problems of newborn
- P92.9 Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified
Feeding problems of newborn (P92)
Instructional Notations
Type 1 Excludes
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.
- eating disorders F50
Type 2 Excludes
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.
- feeding problems in child over 28 days old R63.3
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Failure to Thrive
A condition of substandard growth or diminished capacity to maintain normal function.
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Emesis and queasiness occurring after anesthesia.
Vomiting
The forcible expulsion of the contents of the STOMACH through the MOUTH.
Vomiting, Anticipatory
Vomiting caused by expectation of discomfort or unpleasantness.
