P24.2 – Neonatal aspiration of blood
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
- Code
P24.2(claims format:P242)- Description
- Neonatal aspiration of blood
- 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 P24.2
P24.2 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
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 P24.2?
P24.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for neonatal aspiration of blood, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).
Is P24.2 a billable code?
No. P24.2 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does P24.2 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.