Other infections specific to the perinatal period (P39) ICD-10-CM
The P39 code range covers other infections specific to the perinatal period with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
- code to identify organism or specific infection
Codes in the P39 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
- P39 Other infections specific to the perinatal periodNon-billable
- P39.0 Neonatal infective mastitis
- P39.1 Neonatal conjunctivitis and dacryocystitis
- P39.2 Intra-amniotic infection affecting newborn, not elsewhere classified
- P39.3 Neonatal urinary tract infection
- P39.4 Neonatal skin infection
- P39.8 Other specified infections specific to the perinatal period
- P39.9 Infection specific to the perinatal period, unspecified
About the P39 Code Range
These infections occur around birth or affect newborns. They include an infection inside the amniotic sac that affects a newborn.
P39 separates infections by where they occur. P39.0 identifies breast infection in a newborn. P39.1 identifies eye or tear-sac infection. P39.2 identifies the infection inside the amniotic sac that affects a newborn. P39.3 and P39.4 identify urinary tract and skin infections. P39.8 identifies other specified infections, while P39.9 identifies an unspecified infection.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P39 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P39 range classify?
The range classifies other infections specific to the perinatal period. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
