P39Header code — not billable
Other infections specific to the perinatal period
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- Category
- P39
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category P39
P39.0Neonatal infective mastitisYesP39.1Neonatal conjunctivitis and dacryocystitisYesP39.2Intra-amniotic infection affecting newborn, NECYesP39.3Neonatal urinary tract infectionYesP39.4Neonatal skin infectionYesP39.8Other specified infections specific to the perinatal periodYesP39.9Infection specific to the perinatal period, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P39?
P39 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other infections specific to the perinatal period.
Is P39 a billable code?
No. P39 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is P39 in?
P39 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
When did P39 become effective?
P39 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to P39?
P39 belongs to category P39, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.