P24.1 – Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code P24.1

Code: P24.1 (claims format: P241)
Description: Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus
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 P24.1

P24.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for P24.1

Applicable to:

Neonatal aspiration of liquor (amnii)

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

Related codes in P24

P24.0 – Meconium aspirationHeader
P24.2 – Neonatal aspiration of bloodHeader
P24.3 – Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated foodHeader
P24.8 – Other neonatal aspirationHeader
P24.9 – Neonatal aspiration, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P24.1?

P24.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).

Is P24.1 a billable code?

No. P24.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does P24.1 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.