Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P37 is the diagnosis code for Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases. This code falls under the section "Infections 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 P37. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where P37 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, P37 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
P37 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
P37 is located in Section P35-P39 â "Infections specific to the perinatal period" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
P37 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: P37.0, P37.1, P37.2, P37.3, P37.4 and more.
Use P37 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases" 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 Other congenital infectious and parasitic diseases is P37.
No, P37 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
P37 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, P37 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.