P24.0 – Meconium aspiration
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
- Code
P24.0(claims format:P240)- Description
- Meconium aspiration
- 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
- Parent codes
- P24
Billable codes under P24.0
P24.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes for P24.0
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
P24 – Neonatal aspiration
- aspiration in utero and during delivery
Related codes in P24
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P24.0?
P24.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for meconium aspiration, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).
Is P24.0 a billable code?
No. P24.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does P24.0 belong to?
It belongs to category P24 – Neonatal aspiration.
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.