What does ICD-10 code P91 mean?

ICD-10 code P91 is the standardized code used for other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code P91 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code P91 when recording other disturbances of cerebral status of 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 P91 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 P91: Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn

Name: ICD-10 Code P91: Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:29:21.356Z

P91 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other disturbances of cerebral status of 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 disturbances of cerebral status of 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

P90-P96Other disorders originating in the perinatal period

currentP90-P96

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

P90Convulsions of newbornbillable P92Feeding problems of newborn P93Reactions and intoxications due to drugs administered to newborn P94Disorders of muscle tone of newborn P95Stillbirthbillable P96Other conditions originating in the perinatal period

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

P91

Replacement codes

P91.0 — Neonatal cerebral ischemiaP91.1 — Acquired periventricular cysts of newbornP91.2 — Neonatal cerebral leukomalaciaP91.3 — Neonatal cerebral irritabilityP91.4 — Neonatal cerebral depressionP91.5 — Neonatal comaP91.9 — Disturbance of cerebral status of newborn, unspecified

Common synonyms

Other disturbances of cerebral status of newborn

Frequently asked questions

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