2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P29.30Pulmonary hypertension of newborn

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P19-P29›P29

ICD-10-CM P29.30
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P29.30 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pulmonary hypertension of newborn. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified perinatal conditions.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in Cardiology medical specialties to designate conditions such hypertension.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P29.30
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Pulmonary hypertension of newborn
Short Description
Pulmonary hypertension of newborn
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
P29.3
Persistent fetal circulation

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 CodeP29.30Pulmonary hypertension of newborn

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

P29.30 is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Facultative pulmonary hypertension with shunt at atrial level
  • Hyperuricemia, pulmonary hypertension, renal failure, alkalosis syndrome
  • Mild pulmonary hypertension
  • Moderate pulmonary hypertension
  • Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
  • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Pulmonary hypertension secondary to raised pulmonary vascular resistance
  • Secondary pulmonary hypertension
  • Severe pulmonary hypertension
  • Small vessel pulmonary hypertension
  • Solitary pulmonary hypertension

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Persistent pulmonary hypertension of newborn

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Hypertension, hypertensive(accelerated) (benign) (essential) (idiopathic) (malignant) (systemic)
      • newborn
        • pulmonary (persistent)
    • Hypertension, hypertensive(accelerated) (benign) (essential) (idiopathic) (malignant) (systemic)
      • pulmonary
        • of newborn (persistent)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR PNL013
Other specified and unspecified perinatal conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

    a progressive rare pulmonary disease characterized by high blood pressure in the pulmonary artery.

  • Pulmonary Artery

    the short wide vessel arising from the conus arteriosus of the right ventricle and conveying unaerated blood to the lungs.

Convert P29.30 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
747.83 Persistent fetal circ
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement P29.30 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • P29.3 - Persistent fetal circulation
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About P29.30Overview

Is P29.30 (Persistent fetal circulation) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pulmonary hypertension of newborn on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is P29.30 exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for pulmonary hypertension of newborn on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P29.30?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pulmonary hypertension of newborn converts to ICD-9-CM 747.83 (persistent fetal circ). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.