2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P96Other conditions originating in the perinatal period

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P90-P96›P96

ICD-10-CM P96
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P96 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other conditions originating in the perinatal period, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P96.0, P96.1, P96.2, and P96.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P96
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other conditions originating in the perinatal period
Short Description
Other conditions originating in the perinatal period
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
P90-P96
Other disorders originating in the perinatal period

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP90-P96Other disorders originating in the perinatal period
CategoryP96Other conditions originating in the perinatal period
This CodeP96Other conditions originating in the perinatal period

Specific Coding for Other conditions originating in the perinatal periodOverview

Non-specific codes like P96 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P96.0 for Congenital renal failure

  • Use P96.1 for Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction

  • Use P96.2 for Withdrawal symptoms from therapeutic use of drugs in newborn

  • Use P96.3 for Wide cranial sutures of newborn

  • Use P96.5 for Complication to newborn due to (fetal) intrauterine procedure

  • P96.8 for Other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period

  • Use P96.81 for Exposure to (parental) (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinatal period

  • Use P96.82 for Delayed separation of umbilical cord

  • Use P96.83 for Meconium staining

  • Use P96.89 for Other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period

  • Use P96.9 for Condition originating in the perinatal period, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P96: 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.

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 P96Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other conditions originating in the perinatal period?

P96 is the ICD-10-CM category for other conditions 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 P96 (Other conditions originating in the perinatal period) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other conditions originating in the perinatal period, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other conditions originating in the perinatal period need a more specific code from this category, such as P96.0, P96.1, and P96.2.