ICD-10 P84
Billable / SpecificOther problems with newborn
About ICD-10-CM P84
ICD-10-CM code P84 represents Other problems with newborn. This is a billable/specific code in the Perinatal Period chapter (block P84). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM P84 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under P84. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Acidemia of newborn
- Acidosis of newborn
- Anoxia of newborn NOS
- Asphyxia of newborn NOS
- Hypercapnia of newborn
- Hypoxemia of newborn
- Hypoxia of newborn NOS
- Mixed metabolic and respiratory acidosis of newborn
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with P84. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- intracranial hemorrhage due to anoxia or hypoxia (P52.-)
- hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE] (P91.6-)
- late metabolic acidosis of newborn (P74.0)
Medicare LCD Coverage for P84
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list P84 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing P84.
1 Aetna
1 Cigna
1 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with P84
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert P84 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| P84 | 7689 | 10000 |
| P84 | 77088 | 10000 |
| P84 | 77581 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
ICD-10 P84, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code P84 billable? +
Yes, P84 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to P84? +
ICD-10 P84 includes: Acidemia of newborn; Acidosis of newborn; Anoxia of newborn NOS, and 5 more clinical synonyms.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for P84? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with P84): intracranial hemorrhage due to anoxia or hypoxia (P52.-); hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy [HIE] (P91.6-); late metabolic acidosis of newborn (P74.0)
What ICD-9 codes does P84 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, P84 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7689, 77088, 77581. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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