ICD-10-CM P93: Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for P93

Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn

Coding Notes & Guidelines for P93

Includes Notes

reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to fetus affecting newborn

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • jaundice due to drugs or toxins transmitted from mother or given to newborn (P58.4-)
  • reactions and intoxications from maternal opiates, tranquilizers and other medication (P04.0-P04.1, P04.4-)
  • withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction (P96.1)
  • withdrawal symptoms from therapeutic use of drugs in newborn (P96.2)
Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Inclusion Terms

Grey syndrome from chloramphenicol administration in newborn

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for P93):

About ICD-10-CM Code P93 (Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn)

ICD-10-CM code P93 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 P93 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about P93 - Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to 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 Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn.