P24 – Neonatal aspiration
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
ICD-10-CM code
P24
- Code
P24(claims format:P24)- Description
- Neonatal aspiration
- 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
Billable codes under P24
P24 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- P24.0 – Meconium aspirationHeader (more codes below)
- P24.1 – Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucusHeader (more codes below)
- P24.2 – Neonatal aspiration of bloodHeader (more codes below)
- P24.3 – Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated foodHeader (more codes below)
- P24.8 – Other neonatal aspirationHeader (more codes below)
- P24.9 – Neonatal aspiration, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for P24
Includes:
- aspiration in utero and during delivery
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P24?
P24 is the ICD-10-CM code for neonatal aspiration, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).
Is P24 a billable code?
No. P24 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.