P81Header code — not billable
Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- Category
- P81
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category P81
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P81?
P81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn.
Is P81 a billable code?
No. P81 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 P81 in?
P81 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
When did P81 become effective?
P81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to P81?
P81 belongs to category P81, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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