Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P91.819 is the diagnosis code for Neonatal encephalopathy, unspecified. This code falls under the section "Other disorders originating in the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where P91.819 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, P91.819 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
P91.819 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Neonatal encephalopathy, unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of P91.819 is P91.81 ("Neonatal encephalopathy"). P91.819 provides a more specific classification within this category.
P91.819 is located in Section P90-P96 — "Other disorders originating in the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use P91.819 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Neonatal encephalopathy, unspecified" 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 Neonatal encephalopathy, unspecified is P91.819.
Yes, P91.819 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
P91.819 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, P91.819 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.