ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P22.8
Other respiratory distress of newborn
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P22.8
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
- respiratory failure of newborn NOS (P28.5)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P22.8 (Other respiratory distress of newborn)
ICD-10-CM code P22.8 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 P22.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P22.8 - Other 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 Other respiratory distress of newborn.