P22.1
Billable codeTransient tachypnea of newborn
The ICD-10 code for transient tachypnea of newborn is P22.1.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Idiopathic tachypnea of newborn
- Respiratory distress syndrome, type II
- Wet lung syndrome
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- P22.0Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
- P22.8Other respiratory distress of newborn
- P22.9Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified
- P22.1Transient tachypnea of newborn
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 7706
Associated MS-DRGs
P22.1 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.