P22

Non-billableSave

Respiratory distress of newborn

Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

Coding Guidance

P22 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.

Additional Information

From parent codes: P00-P96 (Chapter 16)

IncludesFrom P00-P96

Conditions included in this code from parent codes.

conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later

Excludes 2 — Not Included HereFrom P00-P96

Excludes2 means 'NOT INCLUDED HERE!' An Excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time.