U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

P22

Respiratory distress of newborn

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where P22 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 16

    Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)

  2. 2

    Section

    Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)

  3. 3

    Category P22

    Respiratory distress of newborn

  4. 4

    Code P22

    Respiratory distress of newborn

More specific choices

Codes under P22

P22 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

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.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

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.

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