P93 – Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code P93
Code
P93 (claims format: P93)
Description
Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn
Short description
Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to NB
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
P90-P96 Other disorders originating in the perinatal period

Billable codes under P93

P93 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for P93

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P93?

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

Is P93 a billable code?

No. P93 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.