Neonatal aspiration (P24) ICD-10-CM
The P24 code range covers neonatal aspiration with 17 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 11 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- aspiration in utero and during delivery
Codes in the P24 Range 17 codes · 11 billable
- P24 Neonatal aspirationNon-billable
- P24.0 Meconium aspirationNon-billable
- P24.00 Meconium aspiration without respiratory symptoms
- P24.01 Meconium aspiration with respiratory symptoms
- P24.1 Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucusNon-billable
- P24.10 Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus without respiratory symptoms
- P24.11 Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus with respiratory symptoms
- P24.2 Neonatal aspiration of bloodNon-billable
- P24.20 Neonatal aspiration of blood without respiratory symptoms
- P24.21 Neonatal aspiration of blood with respiratory symptoms
- P24.3 Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated foodNon-billable
- P24.30 Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food without respiratory symptoms
- P24.31 Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food with respiratory symptoms
- P24.8 Other neonatal aspirationNon-billable
- P24.80 Other neonatal aspiration without respiratory symptoms
- P24.81 Other neonatal aspiration with respiratory symptoms
- P24.9 Neonatal aspiration, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the P24 range.
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
A condition caused by inhalation of MECONIUM into the LUNG of FETUS or NEWBORN, usually due to vigorous respiratory movements during difficult PARTURITION or respiratory system abnormalities. Meconium aspirate may block small airways leading to difficulties in PULMONARY GAS EXCHANGE and ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA.
About the P24 Code Range
ICD-10 code P24 covers various types of neonatal aspiration, which occurs when newborns inhale substances like meconium, amniotic fluid, blood, or milk into their lungs. These codes distinguish whether respiratory symptoms are present, enabling precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
This section includes specific codes such as P24.0 for meconium aspiration, often known as meconium aspiration syndrome or meconium pneumonitis, and P24.1 for aspiration of clear amniotic fluid and mucus. Each type is further detailed depending on the presence (P24.01, P24.11) or absence (P24.00, P24.10) of respiratory symptoms. Other categories cover aspiration of blood (P24.2), milk and regurgitated food (P24.3), and other unspecified substances (P24.8, P24.9). For example, P24.31 codes for neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food with respiratory symptoms, often linked to aspiration pneumonitis. These distinctions help healthcare providers accurately capture the newborn’s condition in medical records and support appropriate clinical care.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P24 range?
Of the 17 codes in this range, 11 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 P24 range classify?
The range classifies neonatal aspiration. 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.
