ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P81.9
Disturbance of temperature regulation of newborn, unspecified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P81.9
Fever of newborn NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P81.9 (Disturbance of temperature regulation of newborn)
ICD-10-CM code P81.9 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 P81.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P81.9 - Disturbance of temperature regulation of newborn, unspecified. 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 Disturbance of temperature regulation of newborn related to unspecified.