ICD-10-CM · P22.0
ICD-10 P22.0: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
RDS.
Code
P22.0
Category
Perinatal (P00-P96)
Clinical context
RDS.
Documentation requirements
- Clinical + CXR
Common related procedures
- CPAP/surfactant
Common payer denial patterns
- NICU
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 P22.0 mean?
Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
When is this code documented?
RDS.
What documentation supports this code?
Clinical + CXR.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
NICU.
Related diagnoses
- P05.0 — Newborn light for gestational age (LGA)
- P05.9 — Newborn, growth retardation, unspecified
- P07.31 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 33 completed weeks
- P07.34 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
- P07.39 — Preterm newborn, gestational age unspecified weeks of gestation
- P59.9 — Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
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