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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for neonatal stroke

P91.82

Neonatal cerebral infarction

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Stroke (apoplectic) (brain) (ischemic) (paralytic) › neonatal”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding neonatal stroke

The ICD-10-CM code for neonatal stroke is P91.82 (Neonatal cerebral infarction).

Within P91.8 (other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn), P91.82 is specifically for neonatal cerebral infarction. Related codes cover neonatal encephalopathy (P91.81) and other specified disturbances of cerebral status of newborn (P91.88).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: P91.821 (right side of brain), P91.822 (left side of brain), P91.823 (bilateral) and P91.829 (unspecified side).

Don't report P91.82 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: cerebral infarction (I63.-).

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for P91.82)

  • cerebral infarction (I63.-)

Common questions about neonatal stroke ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal stroke?

P91.82 — Neonatal cerebral infarction (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is P91.82 billable?

No. P91.82 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.