Is ICD-10-CM code P27 billable?

No, P27 (Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code P27 belong to?

P27 belongs to Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: P00–P96 (Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period).

P27Non-billable

Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period

Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period·Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (4 billable)

P27.0Wilson-Mikity syndrome P27.1Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal period P27.8Other chronic respiratory diseases originating in the perinatal period P27.9Unspecified chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period

CH16 Parent Instructions

Includes

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

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

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)

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

respiratory distress of newborn (P22.0-P22.9)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH16Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)

P19-P29Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)

P27Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal periodNot billable

P27.0Wilson-Mikity syndromeBillable

P27.1Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal periodBillable

P27.8Other chronic respiratory diseases originating in the perinatal periodBillable

P27.9Unspecified chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal periodBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.