Is P81 a billable code?
No. P81 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
P81: Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
P81 groups related diagnoses under other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
P81 questions
What does P81 mean?
P81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn. 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.