ICD-10-CM P23: Congenital pneumonia

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for P23

Congenital pneumonia

Coding Notes & Guidelines for P23

Includes Notes

infective pneumonia acquired in utero or during birth

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

neonatal pneumonia resulting from aspiration (P24.-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital rubella pneumonitis (P35.0)

Use Additional Code

code (B97) to identify organism

Use Additional Code

code (B95-B96) to identify organism

Inclusion Terms
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Hemophilus influenzae
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Mycoplasma
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Streptococcus, except group B

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for P23):

P23.0 - Congenital pneumonia due to viral agent P23.1 - Congenital pneumonia due to Chlamydia P23.2 - Congenital pneumonia due to staphylococcus P23.3 - Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group B P23.4 - Congenital pneumonia due to Escherichia coli P23.5 - Congenital pneumonia due to Pseudomonas P23.6 - Congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents P23.8 - Congenital pneumonia due to other organisms P23.9 - Congenital pneumonia, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code P23 (Congenital pneumonia)

ICD-10-CM code P23 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 P23 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about P23 - Congenital pneumonia. 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 Congenital pneumonia.