P84 — Other problems with newborn

P84

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

Asphyxia/hypoxia recorded in a newborn: another problem with oxygen supply around the time of birth, as documented.

Also called: newborn hypoxia, birth asphyxia.

When this code is used

Used for other problems with newborn (asphyxia/hypoxia as documented).

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code P84 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code P84?

P84 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Other problems with newborn”. Asphyxia/hypoxia recorded in a newborn: another problem with oxygen supply around the time of birth, as documented.

When is code P84 used?

Used for other problems with newborn (asphyxia/hypoxia as documented). It belongs to Chapter 16 of ICD-10-CM (Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period).

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