ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Pneumonitis (acute) (primary) meconium: P24.01
The ICD-10-CM index points "Pneumonitis (acute) (primary) meconium" to P24.01, Meconium aspiration with respiratory symptoms. P24.01 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in P24
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- P24Neonatal aspirationHeader
- P24.0Meconium aspirationHeader
- P24.00Meconium aspiration without respiratory symptomsBillable
- P24.01Meconium aspiration with respiratory symptomsBillable
- P24.1Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucusHeader
- P24.10Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus without respiratory symptomsBillable
- P24.11Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus with respiratory symptomsBillable
- P24.2Neonatal aspiration of bloodHeader
- P24.20Neonatal aspiration of blood without respiratory symptomsBillable
- P24.21Neonatal aspiration of blood with respiratory symptomsBillable
- P24.3Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated foodHeader
- P24.30Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food without respiratory symptomsBillable
- P24.31Neonatal aspiration of milk and regurgitated food with respiratory symptomsBillable
- P24.8Other neonatal aspirationHeader
- P24.80Other neonatal aspiration without respiratory symptomsBillable
- P24.81Other neonatal aspiration with respiratory symptomsBillable
- P24.9Neonatal aspiration, unspecifiedBillable
Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
Use additional code to identify any secondary pulmonary hypertension, if applicable (I27.2-)
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From P24.0. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related pages
- P24.01 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category P24Every code under it
- Chapter 16Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Pneumonitis (acute) (primary) meconium?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Pneumonitis (acute) (primary) meconium" to P24.01, Meconium aspiration with respiratory symptoms. P24.01 is a billable code.
Is P24.01 billable?
Yes. P24.01 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to P24.01?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 1 "use additional code" note for P24.01 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is P24.01 in?
Chapter 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.