ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P22.0
Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P22.0
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
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P22.0 (Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn)
ICD-10-CM code P22.0 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 P22.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P22.0 - Respiratory distress syndrome 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 syndrome of newborn.