P00-P96
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Chapter coding notes
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
Blocks in this chapter
P00-P04
Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
P05-P08
Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation and fetal growth
P09
Abnormal findings on neonatal screening
P10-P15
Birth trauma
P19-P29
Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
P35-P39
Infections specific to the perinatal period
P50-P61
Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn
P70-P74
Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn
P76-P78
Digestive system disorders of newborn
P80-P83
Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn
P84
Other problems with newborn
P90-P96
Other disorders originating in the perinatal period
Official Guidelines for Chapter 16
FY 2026 ›Subsections
- I.C.16.aGeneral Perinatal Rules
- I.C.16.bObservation and Evaluation of Newborns for Suspected
- I.C.16.cCoding Additional Perinatal Diagnoses
- I.C.16.dPrematurity and Fetal Growth Retardation
- I.C.16.eLow birth weight and immaturity status
- I.C.16.fBacterial Sepsis of Newborn
- I.C.16.gStillbirth
- I.C.16.hCOVID-19 Infection in Newborn