P28.3

Non-billable

Primary sleep apnea of newborn

P28.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Primary sleep apnea of newborn. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P28.30 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
P00-P96
Parent
P28
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes your breathing to stop or get very shallow. Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They may occur 30 times or more an hour. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea. It causes your airway to collapse or become blocked during sleep. Normal breathing starts again with a snort or choking sound. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly. However, not…

Read more about Sleep Apnea at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Sleep apnea of newborn NOS

Excludes2 — not included here

  • other apnea of newborn (P28.4-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P28.3?
P28.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Primary sleep apnea of newborn". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P28.3 a billable code?
No — P28.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P28.30) for billing.
What are the subcodes of P28.3?
P28.3 has 5 more specific child codes, including P28.30, P28.31, P28.32.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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