ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 P91.823

Billable / Specific HCC v28: 100 MCC

Neonatal cerebral infarction, bilateral

P91
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Payer Policies
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Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM P91.823

ICD-10-CM code P91.823 represents Neonatal cerebral infarction, bilateral. This is a billable/specific code in the Perinatal Period chapter (block P91). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM P91.823 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for P91.823

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

HCC capture: document with MEAT each year

P91.823 is a CMS-HCC v28 risk-adjustment code (category 100). To count for the patient Risk Adjustment Factor (RAF), document the diagnosis with MEAT language each calendar year: Monitored, Evaluated, Assessed, Treated. A diagnosis on the problem list alone does not satisfy CMS RADV audit standards. Include the diagnosis in the assessment with current status and current treatment plan.

Inpatient DRG impact: MCC

P91.823 is designated MCC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-MCC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag MCC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.

Medicare Advantage HCC Impact

CMS-HCC v28 (current)
Category 100
ESRD-HCC
Category 100
RxHCC (Part D)
Category 100

Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate risk adjustment. Missed HCC captures are the #1 revenue leak in Medicare Advantage risk programs.

Inpatient DRG Impact, MCC

codes Neonatal cerebral infarction, bilateral. As a Major Complication/Comorbidity (MCC), this can shift the DRG assignment to a higher-weighted category, substantial reimbursement impact.

Medicare LCD Coverage for P91.823

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list P91.823 as a covered diagnosis.

28 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 28 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Article ID: 57204, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 6455 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70553 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Article ID: 57204, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 6455 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70336 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Article ID: 57204, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 6455 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72142 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Article ID: 57204, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 6455 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70450 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Article ID: 57204, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 6455 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72127 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Article ID: 57204, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 6455 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70551 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Article ID: 57204, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 6455 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70543 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Article ID: 57204, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 6455 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70482 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Article ID: 57204, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 6455 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 72126 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Article ID: 57204, Effective: 2025-10-23 00:00:00, 6455 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 70558 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing P91.823.

1 policies

1 Medicare

Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Policy ID: ART-57204

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with P91.823

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for P91.823

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.

ICD-10 P91.823, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code P91.823 billable? +

Yes, P91.823 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

Does P91.823 affect Medicare Advantage HCC risk adjustment? +

Yes. P91.823 maps to CMS-HCC v28 category 100. Capture this diagnosis annually for accurate Medicare Advantage risk score.

Is P91.823 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +

Yes, this code is designated as MCC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.

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