ICD-10/P19

P19 ICD-10-CM Code: Metabolic acidemia in newborn

P19 is the authoritative medical code for Metabolic acidemia in newborn. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for metabolic acidemia in newborn (ICD-10-CM P19), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Metabolic acidemia in newborn is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code P19. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: metabolic acidemia in newborn.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for P19 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • metabolic acidemia in newborn

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can P19 be billed directly?

No. P19 (Metabolic acidemia in newborn) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to P19 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • P19.0 — Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted before onset of labor
  • P19.1 — Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted during labor
  • P19.2 — Metabolic acidemia noted at birth
  • P19.9 — Metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecified