ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P22
Respiratory distress of newborn
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P22
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
- respiratory failure of newborn NOS (P28.5)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
- respiratory failure of newborn NOS (P28.5)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
- respiratory failure of newborn NOS (P28.5)
Inclusion Terms
- Cardiorespiratory distress syndrome of newborn
- Hyaline membrane disease
- Idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome [IRDS or RDS] of newborn
- Pulmonary hypoperfusion syndrome
- Respiratory distress syndrome, type I
Inclusion Terms
- Idiopathic tachypnea of newborn
- Respiratory distress syndrome, type II
- Wet lung syndrome
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for P22):
About ICD-10-CM Code P22 (Respiratory distress of newborn)
ICD-10-CM code P22 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM P22 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P22 - Respiratory distress of newborn. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Respiratory distress of newborn.