Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P26 is the diagnosis code for Pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period. This code falls under the section "Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as P26. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where P26 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, P26 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
P26 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
P26 is located in Section P19-P29 — "Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
P26 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: P26.0, P26.1, P26.8, P26.9.
Use P26 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period is P26.
No, P26 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
P26 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for P26 include: acute idiopathic hemorrhage in infants over 28 days old (R04.81).
Yes, P26 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.