P24.31 – Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food with respiratory symptoms

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P24.31

Code: P24.31 (claims format: P2431)
Description: Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food with respiratory symptoms
Short description: Neonatal aspirat of milk and regurgitated food w resp symp
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 › P24.3

Notes for P24.31

Applicable to:

Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food with pneumonia
Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food with pneumonitis

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

P24.3 – Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food

Applicable to:

Neonatal aspiration of stomach contents

Index terms for P24.31

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

Related codes in P24.3

P24.30 – Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food without respiratory symptomsBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P24.31?

P24.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food with respiratory symptoms, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).

Is P24.31 a billable code?

Yes. P24.31 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P24.31 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.