P22.9 vs P27
P22.9 (Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified) compared with P27 (Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. P27 carries an Excludes2 note covering P22.9: “respiratory distress of newborn (P22.0-P22.9)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| P22.9Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified | P27Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | P00-P96 — Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96) | P00-P96 — Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96) |
| Definition | Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (P22.9). | Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (P27). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources