ICD-10 P91.82
Non-Billable HeaderNeonatal cerebral infarction
About ICD-10-CM P91.82
ICD-10-CM code P91.82 represents Neonatal cerebral infarction. This is a non-billable header code in the Perinatal Period chapter (block P91). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM P91.82 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under P91.82. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Neonatal stroke
- Perinatal arterial ischemic stroke
- Perinatal cerebral infarction
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with P91.82. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- cerebral infarction (I63.-)
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of P91.82, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- intracranial hemorrhage of newborn (P52.-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for P91.82
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list P91.82 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing P91.82.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but P91.82 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with P91.82
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To P91.82
Other codes in section P90-P96 (Other disorders originating in the perinatal period).
ICD-10 P91.82, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code P91.82 billable? +
No, P91.82 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block P91 when submitting claims.
What other names or terms map to P91.82? +
ICD-10 P91.82 includes: Neonatal stroke; Perinatal arterial ischemic stroke; Perinatal cerebral infarction.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for P91.82? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with P91.82): cerebral infarction (I63.-)
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for P91.82? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): intracranial hemorrhage of newborn (P52.-)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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