P28.0
Billable codePrimary atelectasis of newborn
The ICD-10 code for primary atelectasis of newborn is P28.0.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Primary failure to expand terminal respiratory units
- Pulmonary hypoplasia associated with short gestation
- Pulmonary immaturity NOS
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- P28.1Other and unspecified atelectasis of newbornnon-billable header
- P28.2Cyanotic attacks of newborn
- P28.3Primary sleep apnea of newbornnon-billable header
- P28.4Other apnea of newbornnon-billable header
- P28.5Respiratory failure of newborn
- P28.8Other specified respiratory conditions of newbornnon-billable header
- P28.9Respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified
- P28.0Primary atelectasis of newborn
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 7704
Associated MS-DRGs
P28.0 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.