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P90

Billable

Convulsions of newborn

P90 is the ICD-10-CM code for Convulsions of newborn. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
P00-P96
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Seizures are symptoms of a brain problem. They happen because of sudden, abnormal electrical activity in the brain. When people think of seizures, they often think of convulsions in which a person's body shakes rapidly and uncontrollably. Not all seizures cause convulsions. There are many types of seizures and some have mild symptoms. Seizures fall into two main groups. Focal seizures, also called partial seizures,…

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Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •benign myoclonic epilepsy in infancy (G40.3-)
  • •benign neonatal convulsions (familial) (G40.3-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P90?
P90 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Convulsions of newborn". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P90 a billable code?
Yes — P90 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from P90?
Excludes1 (not coded here): benign myoclonic epilepsy in infancy (G40.3-); benign neonatal convulsions (familial) (G40.3-).

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

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