Neonatal aspirat of milk and regurgitated food w/o resp symp

This code signifies the aspiration of milk or regurgitated food by a neonate, where there are no observable respiratory symptoms such as coughing, choking, or respiratory distress. It indicates the physical event of aspiration without evidence of pulmonary involvement or compromise.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a neonate has aspirated milk or regurgitated food, but the clinical assessment explicitly states the absence of any respiratory symptoms. This is typically used for incidental findings or when aspiration is observed without immediate or subsequent respiratory sequelae.

• Do not use this code if any respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, cyanosis, stridor) are documented; instead, consider codes from P24.31-P24.39.
• Ensure the medical record clearly differentiates between aspiration and simple spitting up or reflux without aspiration.
• This code is for newborns (0-28 days of life); for older infants, consider codes from R13.1x or J69.x.