Is P91.81 a billable code?
No. P91.81 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
P91.81: Neonatal encephalopathy
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
P91.81 groups related diagnoses under neonatal encephalopathy. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under P91.81
- P91.811Neonatal encephalopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
- P91.819Neonatal encephalopathy, unspecified
Other codes in P91.8 Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn
P91.81 questions
What does P91.81 mean?
P91.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neonatal encephalopathy. 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.