P22.8Billable

Other 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

P22Respiratory distress of newbornP22.0Respiratory distress syndrome of newbornYesP22.1Transient tachypnea of newbornYesP22.9Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P22.8?

P22.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other respiratory distress of newborn.

Is P22.8 a billable code?

Yes. P22.8 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is P22.8 in?

P22.8 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.

When did P22.8 become effective?

P22.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to P22.8?

P22.8 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.