P22Header code — not billable

Respiratory distress of newborn

Chapter
16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Category
P22
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category P22

P22.0Respiratory distress syndrome of newbornYesP22.1Transient tachypnea of newbornYesP22.8Other respiratory distress of newbornYesP22.9Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P22?

P22 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Respiratory distress of newborn.

Is P22 a billable code?

No. P22 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 P22 in?

P22 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.

When did P22 become effective?

P22 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to P22?

P22 belongs to category P22, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.