2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P29Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P19-P29›P29

ICD-10-CM P29
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P29 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P29.0, P29.11, P29.12, and P29.2.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P29
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period
Short Description
Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
P19-P29
Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP19-P29Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
CategoryP29Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period
This CodeP29Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period

Specific Coding for Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal periodOverview

Non-specific codes like P29 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P29.0 for Neonatal cardiac failure

  • P29.1 for Neonatal cardiac dysrhythmia

  • Use P29.11 for Neonatal tachycardia

  • Use P29.12 for Neonatal bradycardia

  • Use P29.2 for Neonatal hypertension

  • P29.3 for Persistent fetal circulation

  • Use P29.30 for Pulmonary hypertension of newborn

  • Use P29.38 for Other persistent fetal circulation

  • Use P29.4 for Transient myocardial ischemia in newborn

  • P29.8 for Other cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period

  • Use P29.81 for Cardiac arrest of newborn

  • Use P29.89 for Other cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period

  • Use P29.9 for Cardiovascular disorder originating in the perinatal period, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P29: its own notes plus those printed at 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 P29 itself
  • congenital malformations of the circulatory system (Q20-Q28)
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)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

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.

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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 P29Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period?

P29 is the ICD-10-CM category for cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P29 (Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period need a more specific code from this category, such as P29.0, P29.11, and P29.12.