ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for meconium newborn stain
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Stain, staining › meconium (newborn)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding meconium newborn stain
The ICD-10-CM code for meconium newborn stain is P96.83 (Meconium staining).
Within P96.8 (other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period), P96.83 is specifically for meconium staining. Related codes cover exposure to (parental) (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinatal period (P96.81), delayed separation of umbilical cord (P96.82) and other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period (P96.89).
Don't report P96.83 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: meconium aspiration (P24.00, P24.01) and meconium passage during delivery (P03.82).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for P96.83)
Common questions about meconium newborn stain ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for meconium newborn stain?
- P96.83 — Meconium staining.
Is P96.83 billable?
- Yes. P96.83 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can P96.83 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict P96.83 as a principal diagnosis.
Is P96.83 a CC or MCC?
- No. P96.83 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.