P39 ICD-10-CM Code: Other infections specific to the perinatal period
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
P39Other infections specific to the perinatal period
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where P39 sits
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Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
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Section
Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
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Category P39
Other infections specific to the perinatal period
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Code P39
Other infections specific to the perinatal period
Codes under P39
P39 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
P39.0Neonatal infective mastitisP39.1Neonatal conjunctivitis and dacryocystitisP39.2Intra-amniotic infection affecting newborn, not elsewhere classifiedP39.3Neonatal urinary tract infectionP39.4Neonatal skin infectionP39.8Other specified infections specific to the perinatal periodP39.9Infection specific to the perinatal period, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for P39.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for P39.
Use additional code
- code to identify organism or specific infection
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for P39.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for P39.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code P39 mean?
P39 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other infections specific to the perinatal period.”
Is P39 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. P39 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is P39 located in ICD-10-CM?
P39 is listed in Chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96), within Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39) (P35–P39), under category P39, Other infections specific to the perinatal period.
What coding notes are listed for P39?
No inclusion terms are listed for P39 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify organism or specific infection. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.