2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P02Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P00-P04›P02

ICD-10-CM P02
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P02 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P02.0, P02.1, P02.20, and P02.29.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P02
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes
Short Description
Newborn affected by comp of placenta, cord and membranes
Chapter
P00-P04
Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP00-P04Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
CategoryP02Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes
This CodeP02Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes

Specific Coding for Newborn affected by comp of placenta, cord and membranesOverview

Non-specific codes like P02 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P02.0 for Newborn affected by placenta previa

  • Use P02.1 for Newborn affected by other forms of placental separation and hemorrhage

  • P02.2 for Newborn affected by other and unspecified morphological and functional abnormalities of placenta

  • Use P02.20 for Newborn affected by unspecified morphological and functional abnormalities of placenta

  • Use P02.29 for Newborn affected by other morphological and functional abnormalities of placenta

  • Use P02.3 for Newborn affected by placental transfusion syndromes

  • Use P02.4 for Newborn affected by prolapsed cord

  • Use P02.5 for Newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord

  • P02.6 for Newborn affected by other and unspecified conditions of umbilical cord

  • Use P02.60 for Newborn affected by unspecified conditions of umbilical cord

  • Use P02.69 for Newborn affected by other conditions of umbilical cord

  • P02.7 for Newborn affected by chorioamnionitis

  • Use P02.70 for Newborn affected by fetal inflammatory response syndrome

  • Use P02.78 for Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis

  • Use P02.8 for Newborn affected by other abnormalities of membranes

  • Use P02.9 for Newborn affected by abnormality of membranes, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P02: its own notes plus those printed at block P00-P04 and Chapter 16. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On P02 itself
  • encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)
From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)

Code First

The underlying condition named in the note is sequenced before this code.

  • any current condition in newborn

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Block P00-P04 Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery applies to 70 codes
  • These codes are for use when the listed maternal conditions are specified as the cause of confirmed morbidity or potential morbidity which have their origin in the perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth).
From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are for use on newborn records only, never on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name P02, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention P02.

  • P03.89 Newborn affected by other specified complications of labor and delivery
    Newborn affected by conditions classifiable to O60-O75 and by procedures used in labor and delivery not included in P02.- and P03.0-P03.6

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About P02Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes?

P02 is the ICD-10-CM category for newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P02 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes need a more specific code from this category, such as P02.0, P02.1, and P02.20.

What is coded first with P02?

The Code First note reads: any current condition in newborn. When one of these applies, it is sequenced before P02.