ICD-10-CM P91.8: Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for P91.8

Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn

Coding Notes & Guidelines for P91.8

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

cerebral infarction (I63.-)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

intracranial hemorrhage of newborn (P52.-)

Code First
  • underlying condition, if known, such as:
  • congenital cirrhosis (of liver) (P78.81)
  • intracranial nontraumatic hemorrhage of newborn (P52.-)
  • kernicterus (P57.-)
Inclusion Terms
  • Neonatal stroke
  • Perinatal arterial ischemic stroke
  • Perinatal cerebral infarction

Parent Code (Less Specific):

P91 - Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn

About ICD-10-CM Code P91.8 (Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn)

ICD-10-CM code P91.8 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 P91.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about P91.8 - Other specified disturbances of cerebral status 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 specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn.