Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn (P91) ICD-10-CM
The P91 code range covers other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn with 23 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 18 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the P91 Range 23 codes · 18 billable
- P91 Other disturbances of cerebral status of newbornNon-billable
- P91.0 Neonatal cerebral ischemia
- P91.1 Acquired periventricular cysts of newborn
- P91.2 Neonatal cerebral leukomalacia
- P91.3 Neonatal cerebral irritability
- P91.4 Neonatal cerebral depression
- P91.5 Neonatal coma
- P91.6 Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]Non-billable
- P91.60 Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE], unspecified
- P91.61 Mild hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]
- P91.62 Moderate hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]
- P91.63 Severe hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]
- P91.8 Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newbornNon-billable
- P91.81 Neonatal encephalopathyNon-billable
- P91.811 Neonatal encephalopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
- P91.819 Neonatal encephalopathy, unspecified
- P91.82 Neonatal cerebral infarctionNon-billable
- P91.821 Neonatal cerebral infarction, right side of brain
- P91.822 Neonatal cerebral infarction, left side of brain
- P91.823 Neonatal cerebral infarction, bilateral
- P91.829 Neonatal cerebral infarction, unspecified side
- P91.88 Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn
- P91.9 Disturbance of cerebral status of newborn, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the P91 range.
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Ischemic brain damage in which the entire brain is deprived of oxygen. It may be fatal or lead to long term disabilities including developmental delays, intellectual disability, and seizures.
Neonatal Encephalopathy
Abnormal functioning of the central nervous system in the newborn period that may be due to a variety of etiologies including hypoxia/ischemia, metabolic disturbance, or infection.
About the P91 Code Range
These newborn conditions affect the brain. P91 separates named disturbances, including acquired cysts, irritability, depression, and coma, from other specified and unspecified disturbances.
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) has codes for unspecified, mild, moderate, and severe forms under P91.6. Under other specified disturbances, P91.81 separates newborn encephalopathy in diseases classified elsewhere from unspecified newborn encephalopathy. P91.82 separates newborn brain infarction by right, left, both, or unspecified sides of the brain.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P91 range?
Of the 23 codes in this range, 18 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P91 range classify?
The range classifies other disturbances of cerebral status 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
