Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P91.823 is the diagnosis code for Neonatal cerebral infarction, bilateral. 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 P91.823 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, P91.823 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
P91.823 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Neonatal cerebral infarction, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of P91.823 is P91.82 ("Neonatal cerebral infarction"). P91.823 provides a more specific classification within this category.
P91.823 is located in Section P90-P96 — "Other disorders originating in the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use P91.823 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Neonatal cerebral infarction, bilateral" 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 cerebral infarction, bilateral is P91.823.
Yes, P91.823 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
P91.823 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, P91.823 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.