Pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period (P26) ICD-10-CM
The P26 code range covers pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period with 5 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 4 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- acute idiopathic hemorrhage in infants over 28 days old R04.81
Codes in the P26 Range 5 codes · 4 billable
- P26 Pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal periodNon-billable
- P26.0 Tracheobronchial hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period
- P26.1 Massive pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period
- P26.8 Other pulmonary hemorrhages originating in the perinatal period
- P26.9 Unspecified pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the P26 range.
Hemoptysis
Expectoration or spitting of blood originating from any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT, usually from hemorrhage in the lung parenchyma (PULMONARY ALVEOLI) and the BRONCHIAL ARTERIES.
About the P26 Code Range
ICD-10 code P26 covers pulmonary hemorrhage that begins in the perinatal period, focusing on bleeding within the lungs or airways of newborns. These codes help specify the type and severity of pulmonary bleeding occurring around the time of birth.
The category includes several detailed codes: P26.0 is for tracheobronchial hemorrhage, which involves bleeding in the large airways of the newborn and is also known by synonyms like "neonatal tracheobronchial hemorrhage" or "respiratory tract hemorrhage of the newborn." P26.1 identifies massive pulmonary hemorrhage, referring to significant lung bleeding that can be life-threatening. For other types of lung bleeding not specified above, P26.8 is used, including conditions named "acute idiopathic neonatal pulmonary hemorrhage." If the pulmonary hemorrhage's specific nature is unknown or not detailed, P26.9 captures these cases, often described as "perinatal hemoptysis" or "blood-streaked sputum." Understanding these distinctions helps medical professionals choose the correct ICD-10 code for accurate diagnosis and documentation of respiratory bleeding in newborns.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P26 range?
Of the 5 codes in this range, 4 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P26 range classify?
The range classifies pulmonary hemorrhage originating in 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 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
