ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P39
Other infections specific to the perinatal period
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P39
- breast engorgement of newborn (P83.4)
- noninfective mastitis of newborn (P83.4)
gonococcal conjunctivitis (A54.31)
- pemphigus neonatorum (L00)
- staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (L00)
code to identify organism or specific infection
- Neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis
- Ophthalmia neonatorum NOS
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.