Question 1

Is P23 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P23 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code P23 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P23 represents Congenital pneumonia. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P23?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P23 is section:P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from P23?

Accepted Answer

Code P23 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: neonatal pneumonia resulting from aspiration (P24.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with P23 as they represent different diagnoses.

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