ICD-10-CM P39: Other infections specific to the perinatal period

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for P39

Other infections specific to the perinatal period

Coding Notes & Guidelines for P39

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • breast engorgement of newborn (P83.4)
  • noninfective mastitis of newborn (P83.4)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

gonococcal conjunctivitis (A54.31)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • pemphigus neonatorum (L00)
  • staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (L00)
Use Additional Code

code to identify organism or specific infection

Inclusion Terms
  • Neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis
  • Ophthalmia neonatorum NOS
Inclusion Terms

Neonatal pyoderma

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for P39):

About ICD-10-CM Code P39 (Other infections specific to the perinatal period)

ICD-10-CM code P39 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM P39 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about P39 - Other infections specific to the perinatal period. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other infections specific to the perinatal period.