What does ICD-10 code P83 mean?

ICD-10 code P83 is the standardized code used for other conditions of integument specific to newborn in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code P83 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code P83 when recording other conditions of integument specific to newborn in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code P83 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code P83: Other conditions of integument specific to newborn

Name: ICD-10 Code P83: Other conditions of integument specific to newborn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:29:20.900Z

P83 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other conditions of integument specific to newborn. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents other conditions of integument specific to newborn in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

16Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)

block

P80-P83Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn

currentP80-P83

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

congenital malformations of skin and integument (Q80-Q84)
hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease (P56.-)
neonatal skin infection (P39.4)
staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (L00)

Excludes2 (may code together if documented)

cradle cap (L21.0)
diaper [napkin] dermatitis (L22)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

PediatricianNeonatologist

Sibling codes

P80Hypothermia of newborn P81Other disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

P83

Replacement codes

P83.0 — Sclerema neonatorumP83.1 — Neonatal erythema toxicumP83.2 — Hydrops fetalis not due to hemolytic diseaseP83.4 — Breast engorgement of newbornP83.5 — Congenital hydroceleP83.6 — Umbilical polyp of newbornP83.9 — Condition of the integument specific to newborn, unspecified

Common synonyms

Other conditions of integument specific to newborn

Frequently asked questions

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