P22 ICD-10-CM Code: Respiratory distress of newborn
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
P22Respiratory distress of newborn
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where P22 sits
- 1
Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- 2
Section
Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)
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Category P22
Respiratory distress of newborn
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Code P22
Respiratory distress of newborn
Codes under P22
P22 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for P22.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for P22.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for P22.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for P22.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for P22.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code P22 mean?
P22 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Respiratory distress of newborn.”
Is P22 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. P22 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is P22 located in ICD-10-CM?
P22 is listed in Chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96), within Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29) (P19–P29), under category P22, Respiratory distress of newborn.
What coding notes are listed for P22?
No inclusion terms are listed for P22 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.