ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for neonatal abstinence syndrome
Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Syndrome › neonatal abstinence”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding neonatal abstinence syndrome
The ICD-10-CM code for neonatal abstinence syndrome is P96.1 (Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction).
Within P96 (other conditions originating in the perinatal period), P96.1 is specifically for neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction. Related codes cover congenital renal failure (P96.0), withdrawal symptoms from therapeutic use of drugs in newborn (P96.2), Wide cranial sutures of newborn (P96.3), complication to newborn due to (fetal) intrauterine procedure (P96.5), other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period (P96.8) and condition originating in the perinatal period, unspecified (P96.9).
Don't report P96.1 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: reactions and intoxications from maternal opiates and tranquilizers administered during labor and delivery (P04.0).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for P96.1)
- reactions and intoxications from maternal opiates and tranquilizers administered during labor and delivery (P04.0)
Common questions about neonatal abstinence syndrome ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal abstinence syndrome?
- P96.1 — Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction.
Is P96.1 billable?
- Yes. P96.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can P96.1 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict P96.1 as a principal diagnosis.
Is P96.1 a CC or MCC?
- P96.1 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.