P93.8 – Other reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders originating in the perinatal period

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P93.8

Code: P93.8 (claims format: P938)
Description: Other reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn
Short description: Oth reactions and intoxications d/t drugs administered to NB
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: P90-P96 Other disorders originating in the perinatal period
Parent codes: P93

Notes for P93.8

Use additional code:

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

P93 – Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn

Includes:

reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to fetus affecting newborn

Excludes1 (not coded here):

jaundice due to drugs or toxins transmitted from mother or given to newborn (P58.4-)
reactions and intoxications from maternal opiates, tranquilizers and other medication (P04.0-P04.1, P04.4-)
withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction (P96.1)
withdrawal symptoms from therapeutic use of drugs in newborn (P96.2)

Index terms for P93.8

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

Related codes in P93

P93.0 – Grey baby syndromeBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P93.8?

P93.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn, in the block P90-P96 (Other disorders originating in the perinatal period).

Is P93.8 a billable code?

Yes. P93.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P93.8 belong to?

It belongs to category P93 – Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn.

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.