P19: Metabolic acidemia in newborn
Codes under P19 (Metabolic acidemia in newborn). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| P19.0 | Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted before onset of labor | ✓ |
| P19.0 | Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted before onset of labor | ✓ |
| P19.1 | Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted during labor | ✓ |
| P19.1 | Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted during labor | ✓ |
| P19.2 | Metabolic acidemia noted at birth | ✓ |
| P19.2 | Metabolic acidemia noted at birth | ✓ |
| P19.9 | Metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecified | ✓ |
| P19.9 | Metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code P19?
P19 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Metabolic acidemia in newborn. It contains 8 more specific diagnosis codes, 8 of which are billable.
Is P19 a billable code?
No — P19 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example P19.0 — Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted before onset of labor). 8 of the 8 codes under P19 are billable.
What codes fall under P19?
P19 includes P19.0, P19.0, P19.1, P19.1, P19.2, plus 3 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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