P24.01 – Meconium aspiration with respiratory symptoms

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P24.01

Code: P24.01 (claims format: P2401)
Description: Meconium aspiration with respiratory symptoms
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: P24 › P24.0

Notes for P24.01

Applicable to:

Meconium aspiration pneumonia
Meconium aspiration pneumonitis
Meconium aspiration syndrome NOS

Use additional code:

code to identify any secondary pulmonary hypertension, if applicable (I27.2-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

P24 – Neonatal aspiration

Includes:

aspiration in utero and during delivery

P24.0 – Meconium aspiration

Excludes1 (not coded here):

meconium passage (without aspiration) during delivery (P03.82 )
meconium staining (P96.83 )

Index terms for P24.01

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

Related codes in P24.0

P24.00 – Meconium aspiration without respiratory symptomsBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P24.01?

P24.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for meconium aspiration with respiratory symptoms, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).

Is P24.01 a billable code?

Yes. P24.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P24.01 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.