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P22.0

Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn

Billable

Code Hierarchy

P22P22.0

Chapter: 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

Section: P19-P29 - Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Cardiorespiratory distress syndrome of newborn
  • Hyaline membrane disease
  • Idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome [IRDS or RDS] of newborn
  • Pulmonary hypoperfusion syndrome
  • Respiratory distress syndrome, type I

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • P28.81 - respiratory arrest of newborn (P28.81)
  • P28.5 - respiratory failure of newborn NOS (P28.5)

Related Codes

P22.1Billable

Transient tachypnea of newborn

P22.8Billable

Other respiratory distress of newborn

P22.9Billable

Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified

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