ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P24.81
Other neonatal aspiration with respiratory symptoms
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P24.81
code to identify any secondary pulmonary hypertension, if applicable (I27.2-)
- Neonatal aspiration pneumonia NEC
- Neonatal aspiration with pneumonitis NEC
- Neonatal aspiration with pneumonia NOS
- Neonatal aspiration with pneumonitis NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P24.81 (Other neonatal aspiration with respiratory symptoms)
ICD-10-CM code P24.81 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 P24.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P24.81 - Other neonatal aspiration with respiratory symptoms. 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 neonatal aspiration with respiratory symptoms.