Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P91.821 is the diagnosis code for Neonatal cerebral infarction, right side of brain. 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 P91.821 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, P91.821 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
P91.821 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Neonatal cerebral infarction, right side of brain". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of P91.821 is P91.82 ("Neonatal cerebral infarction"). P91.821 provides a more specific classification within this category.
P91.821 is located in Section P90-P96 — "Other disorders originating in the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use P91.821 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Neonatal cerebral infarction, right side of brain" 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, right side of brain is P91.821.
Yes, P91.821 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
P91.821 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, P91.821 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.