Hypothermia of newborn (P80) ICD-10-CM
The P80 code range covers hypothermia of newborn with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the P80 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the P80 Code Range
The ICD-10 code P80 is used specifically for diagnosing and documenting hypothermia in newborns, a condition where an infant's body temperature drops below normal. This code and its subcategories capture different types of newborn hypothermia, including cold injury syndromes and other causes not linked to low environmental temperatures.
This section covers hypothermia of newborns, including P80.0 for cold injury syndrome, often referred to as newborn thermal injury or neonatal traumatic disorder, which arises from exposure to cold. P80.8 includes other forms such as accidental or induced hypothermia, as well as hypothermia that is not due to an external cold environment, sometimes called newborn environmental hypothermia. Finally, P80.9 represents unspecified hypothermia of the newborn when the exact cause or type is not clearly identified, also known by terms like disturbance of temperature regulation or decreased skin temperature. Understanding these codes helps coders accurately classify cases of newborn hypothermia in medical records and billing.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P80 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P80 range classify?
The range classifies hypothermia of newborn. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
