Respiratory distress of newborn (P22) ICD-10-CM
The P22 code range covers respiratory distress of newborn with 5 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 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 P22 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the P22 range.
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
Abnormal increase in RESPIRATORY RATE in the newborn. It is self-limiting and attributed to the delayed fetal lung fluid clearance often in CAESAREAN SECTION delivery.
About the P22 Code Range
Respiratory distress means a newborn has difficulty breathing. This category sits among breathing and heart-related conditions that originate around birth.
The subdivisions distinguish respiratory distress syndrome (P22.0) from transient tachypnea, or temporary rapid breathing (P22.1). They also identify other respiratory distress (P22.8) and unspecified respiratory distress (P22.9).
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P22 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 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 P22 range classify?
The range classifies respiratory distress 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.
