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P22.9 – Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P22.9

Code: P22.9 (claims format: P229)
Description: Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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
Parent codes: P22

Notes for P22.9

Excludes1 (not coded here):

respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
respiratory failure of newborn NOS (P28.5)

Index terms for P22.9

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Distress, respiratory, newborn

Related codes in P22

P22.0 – Respiratory distress syndrome of newbornBillable
P22.1 – Transient tachypnea of newbornBillable
P22.8 – Other respiratory distress of newbornBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P22.9?

P22.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).

Is P22.9 a billable code?

Yes. P22.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P22.9 belong to?

It belongs to category P22 – Respiratory distress of newborn.

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.