P81.9
BillableDisturbance of temperature regulation of newborn, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A newborn has difficulty maintaining normal body temperature, but the specific cause is not identified or documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the type of temperature disturbance (hypothermia, hyperthermia, or other) is not specified in the clinical documentation
- •Review the medical record to see if a more specific P81 code can be assigned based on documented findings
Code Hierarchy
└P81Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn└P81.9Disturbance of temperature regulation of newborn, unspecified
└P81.9Disturbance of temperature regulation of newborn, unspecified