Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P27 is the diagnosis code for Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period. This code falls under the section "Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 â 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 are not included in P27. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where P27 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, P27 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
P27 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
P27 is located in Section P19-P29 â "Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
P27 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: P27.0, P27.1, P27.8, P27.9.
Use P27 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Chronic respiratory disease 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 Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period is P27.
No, P27 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
P27 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, P27 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.