P23
Non-billableCongenital pneumonia
P23 is the ICD-10-CM code for Congenital pneumonia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P23.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- P00-P96
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of your lungs. It causes the air sacs of your lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. Pneumonia can range from mild to severe, depending on what caused it, your age, and your overall health. What causes pneumonia? Bacterial , viral , and fungal infections can cause pneumonia. Bacteria are the most common cause. Bacterial pneumonia can occur on its own. It can…
Read more about Pneumonia at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •infective pneumonia acquired in utero or during birth
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •neonatal pneumonia resulting from aspiration (P24.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code P23?
- P23 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Congenital pneumonia". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
- Is P23 a billable code?
- No — P23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P23.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from P23?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): neonatal pneumonia resulting from aspiration (P24.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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