Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn (P93) ICD-10-CM
The P93 code range covers reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn with 3 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 2 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, 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.
- reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to fetus affecting newborn
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.
- jaundice due to drugs or toxins transmitted from mother or given to newborn P58.4
- reactions and intoxications from maternal opiates, tranquilizers and other medication P04.0 P04.1 P04.4
- withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction P96.1
- withdrawal symptoms from therapeutic use of drugs in newborn P96.2
Codes in the P93 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
About the P93 Code Range
Drugs administered to a newborn can cause reactions or intoxication. These conditions fall under disorders originating in the perinatal period.
P93 separates P93.0, grey baby syndrome, from P93.8, other reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to a newborn.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P93 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 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 P93 range classify?
The range classifies reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to 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.
