P96.8

Non-billable

Oth conditions originating in the perinatal period

Other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

P90-P96

Parent Code

P96

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)

Child Codes (4)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code P96.8?

ICD-10-CM code P96.8 represents "Other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is P96.8 a billable code?

No, P96.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under P96.8.

What chapter is P96.8 in?

P96.8 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).

What are the subcategories under P96.8?

P96.8 has 4 child codes, including: P96.81 (Expsr to (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinat period), P96.82 (Delayed separation of umbilical cord), P96.83 (Meconium staining), P96.89 (Oth conditions originating in the perinatal period).

What are the UMLS CUIs for P96.8?

P96.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0159027. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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