P19 – Metabolic acidemia in newborn
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
ICD-10-CM code
P19
- Code
P19(claims format:P19)- Description
- Metabolic acidemia in newborn
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- Block
- P19-P29 Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
Billable codes under P19
P19 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes for P19
Includes:
- metabolic acidemia in newborn
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P19?
P19 is the ICD-10-CM code for metabolic acidemia in newborn, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).
Is P19 a billable code?
No. P19 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.