P92.9 — Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified

P92.9

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

A feeding problem in a newborn baby, such as poor sucking or slow feeding; the type is not specified.

Also called: newborn feeding problem, feeding difficulty newborn.

When this code is used

Used for feeding problem of newborn, unspecified.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code P92.9 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 P92.9?

P92.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified”. A feeding problem in a newborn baby, such as poor sucking or slow feeding; the type is not specified.

When is code P92.9 used?

Used for feeding problem of newborn, unspecified. It belongs to Chapter 16 of ICD-10-CM (Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period).

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