P24.81 – Other neonatal aspiration with respiratory symptoms
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
- Code
P24.81(claims format:P2481)- Description
- Other neonatal 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 › P24.8
Notes for P24.81
- Neonatal aspiration pneumonia NEC
- Neonatal aspiration with pneumonitis NEC
- Neonatal aspiration with pneumonia NOS
- Neonatal aspiration with pneumonitis NOS
- 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
- aspiration in utero and during delivery
Index terms for P24.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Pneumonia, aspiration, newborn
- Aspiration, vernix caseosa, with, pneumonia
- Pneumonia, aspiration, newborn, specified NEC
- Aspiration, newborn, specific NEC, with, pneumonia
- Aspiration, neonatal, specific NEC, with, pneumonia
- Aspiration, vernix caseosa, with, respiratory symptoms
- Aspiration, newborn, specific NEC, with, respiratory symptoms
- Aspiration, neonatal, specific NEC, with, respiratory symptoms
Related codes in P24.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P24.81?
P24.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for other neonatal aspiration with respiratory symptoms, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).
Is P24.81 a billable code?
Yes. P24.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does P24.81 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.