P28.10 is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified atelectasis of newborn. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified atelectasis of newborn (ICD-10-CM P28.10), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Unspecified atelectasis of newborn is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code P28.10. Inclusion terms: Atelectasis of newborn NOS. Code also: , if applicable, congenital malformations of the respiratory system Q30-Q34.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for P28.10 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Atelectasis of newborn NOS
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- , if applicable, congenital malformations of the respiratory system Q30-Q34
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
What conditions are included under P28.10?
Unspecified atelectasis of newborn includes: Atelectasis of newborn NOS.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to P28.10 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- P28 — Other respiratory conditions originating in the perinatal period
- P28.0 — Primary atelectasis of newborn
- P28.1 — Other and unspecified atelectasis of newborn
- P28.11 — Resorption atelectasis without respiratory distress syndrome
- P28.19 — Other atelectasis of newborn
- P28.2 — Cyanotic attacks of newborn
- P28.3 — Primary sleep apnea of newborn
- P28.30 — Primary sleep apnea of newborn, unspecified
- P28.31 — Primary central sleep apnea of newborn
- P28.32 — Primary obstructive sleep apnea of newborn
View all 23 codes in the P28 family
Indexed Clinical Terms (1)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Atelectasis (massive) (partial) (pressure) (pulmonary), newborn