ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P24.0
Meconium aspiration
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P24.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- meconium passage (without aspiration) during delivery (P03.82 )
- meconium staining (P96.83 )
Use Additional Code
code to identify any secondary pulmonary hypertension, if applicable (I27.2-)
Inclusion Terms
Meconium aspiration NOS
Inclusion Terms
- Meconium aspiration pneumonia
- Meconium aspiration pneumonitis
- Meconium aspiration syndrome NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P24.0 (Meconium aspiration)
ICD-10-CM code P24.0 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 P24.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P24.0 - Meconium aspiration. 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 Meconium aspiration.