P28.8
Header — not billableOther specified respiratory conditions of newborn
The ICD-10 code for other specified respiratory conditions of newborn is P28.8.
P28.8 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under P28.8
Related codes in this category
- P28.0Primary atelectasis of newborn
- 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
- P28.9Respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified
- P28.8Other specified respiratory conditions of newbornnon-billable header