P19Header code — not billable

Metabolic acidemia in newborn

Chapter
16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Category
P19
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category P19

P19.0Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted before onset laborYesP19.1Metabolic acidemia in newborn first noted during laborYesP19.2Metabolic acidemia noted at birthYesP19.9Metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P19?

P19 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Metabolic acidemia in newborn.

Is P19 a billable code?

No. P19 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is P19 in?

P19 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.

When did P19 become effective?

P19 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to P19?

P19 belongs to category P19, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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