P22.0 — Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn

P22.0

ICD-10 Chapter 16: Perinatal Period — illustrative image — Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00–P96) — illustrative image

What this code means

Respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn is breathing difficulty from immature lungs lacking surfactant, mainly in preterm babies.

Also called: respiratory distress syndrome newborn, rds newborn, hyaline membrane disease.

When this code is used

Used for respiratory distress syndrome of newborn.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code P22.0 belongs to Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period, which covers codes P00–P96 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

Related symptoms

Breathlessness

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code P22.0?

P22.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn”. Respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn is breathing difficulty from immature lungs lacking surfactant, mainly in preterm babies.

When is code P22.0 used?

Used for respiratory distress syndrome of newborn. It belongs to Chapter 16 of ICD-10-CM (Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period).

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