Is P39 a billable code?
No. P39 is a header code that groups 7 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
P39: Other infections specific to the perinatal period
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
P39 groups related diagnoses under other infections specific to the perinatal period. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under P39
- P39.0Neonatal infective mastitis
- P39.1Neonatal conjunctivitis and dacryocystitis
- P39.2Intra-amniotic infection affecting newborn, not elsewhere classified
- P39.3Neonatal urinary tract infection
- P39.4Neonatal skin infection
- P39.8Other specified infections specific to the perinatal period
- P39.9Infection specific to the perinatal period, unspecified
P39 questions
What does P39 mean?
P39 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other infections specific to the perinatal period. It is in chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.