P28.9
Billable codeRespiratory condition of newborn, unspecified
The ICD-10 code for respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified is P28.9.
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.
- Respiratory depression in newborn
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This code describes an unspecified presentation. If the medical record documents a more specific detail (e.g. laterality, type, or affected site), a more specific sibling code should be used instead — see Related codes below.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- P28.0Primary 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
- P28.8Other specified respiratory conditions of newbornnon-billable header
- P28.9Respiratory condition of newborn, unspecified
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 7709Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
P28.9 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.