P91.8

Non-billable

Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn

P91.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P91.81 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
P00-P96
Parent
P91
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your brain is the control center of your body. It controls your thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. It regulates the function of many organs. It's part of your nervous system, which also includes your spinal cord and peripheral nerves. The nervous system sends signals between your brain and the rest of the body. Your nerves take in information from your senses and send it to the brain to be processed. Your brain…

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P91.8?
P91.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P91.8 a billable code?
No — P91.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P91.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of P91.8?
P91.8 has 3 more specific child codes, including P91.81, P91.82, P91.88.

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

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