Is P03.81 a billable code?
No. P03.81 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
P03.81: Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
P03.81 groups related diagnoses under newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under P03.81
- P03.810Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm before the onset of labor
- P03.811Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm during labor
- P03.819Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm, unspecified as to time of onset
Other codes in P03.8 Newborn affected by other specified complications of labor and delivery
P03.81 questions
What does P03.81 mean?
P03.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm. It is in chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.