Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00–P96) ICD-10-CM
Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM classification spans codes P00–P96 and contains 565 diagnosis codes for certain conditions originating in the perinatal period, of which 463 are billable. The chapter is organized into 12 sections listed below, each linking to its code ranges and individual codes.
Chapter Coding Notes
Note: Codes from this chapter are for use on newborn records only, never on maternal records Includes: 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: 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)
Sections in This Chapter 12 ranges · 565 codes
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About Chapter 16
Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM covers medical codes for conditions that originate around the time of birth, including issues diagnosed before, during, or shortly after delivery. These codes help identify complications or health problems in newborns during the critical perinatal period.
This chapter focuses on a wide range of conditions affecting newborns, from those caused by maternal factors, birth injuries, infections, to respiratory and metabolic disorders seen shortly after birth. Examples include complications due to premature birth, difficulties during labor and delivery, and neonatal infections. These codes are essential for tracking and managing newborn health issues that begin in the first weeks of life, ensuring healthcare providers can accurately document and treat these conditions early on. For medical coders and professionals, understanding the scope of P00 to P96 helps in classifying newborn diagnoses related specifically to the perinatal period rather than general infant illnesses.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the P00-P96 range?
The P00-P96 range contains 565 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2026. 463 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the chapter.
What conditions does P00-P96 cover?
The range covers certain conditions originating in the perinatal period. The sections listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
