ICD-10-CM P24.0 is the diagnosis code for Meconium aspiration. This code falls under the section "Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as P24.0. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where P24.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, P24.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
P24.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Meconium aspiration". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of P24.0 is P24 ("Neonatal aspiration"). P24.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
P24.0 is located in Section P19-P29 — "Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
P24.0 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: P24.00, P24.01.
Use P24.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Meconium aspiration" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Meconium aspiration is P24.0.
No, P24.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
P24.0 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for P24.0 include: meconium passage (without aspiration) during delivery (P03.82 ); meconium staining (P96.83 ).
Yes, P24.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.