P96.83Billable

Meconium staining

Chapter
16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Category
P96
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category P96

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P96.83?

P96.83 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Meconium staining.

Is P96.83 a billable code?

Yes. P96.83 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is P96.83 in?

P96.83 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.

When did P96.83 become effective?

P96.83 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to P96.83?

P96.83 belongs to category P96, which includes 11 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.