P91 ICD-10-CM Code: Other disturbances of cerebral status 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
P91Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where P91 sits
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Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- 2
Section
Other disorders originating in the perinatal period (P90-P96)
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Category P91
Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn
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Code P91
Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn
More specific choices
Codes under P91
P91 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
P91.0Neonatal cerebral ischemia
P91.1Acquired periventricular cysts of newborn
P91.2Neonatal cerebral leukomalacia
P91.3Neonatal cerebral irritability
P91.4Neonatal cerebral depression
P91.5Neonatal coma
P91.6Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE]
P91.8Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn
P91.9Disturbance of cerebral status of newborn, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for P91.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for P91.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for P91.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for P91.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for P91.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code P91 mean?
P91 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn.”
Is P91 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. P91 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 P91 located in ICD-10-CM?
P91 is listed in Chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96), within Other disorders originating in the perinatal period (P90-P96) (P90–P96), under category P91, Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn.
What coding notes are listed for P91?
No inclusion terms are listed for P91 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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