P28Non-billable

Other respiratory conditions 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

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

Code Also
  • , if applicable, congenital malformations of the respiratory system (Q30-Q34)

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)
P28Other respiratory conditions originating in the perinatal periodNot billable
P28.0Primary atelectasis of newbornBillable
P28.1Other and unspecified atelectasis of newbornSubcodes
P28.2Cyanotic attacks of newbornBillable
P28.3Primary sleep apnea of newbornSubcodes
P28.4Other apnea of newbornSubcodes
P28.5Respiratory failure of newbornBillable
P28.8Other specified respiratory conditions of newbornSubcodes
P28.9Respiratory condition of newborn, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.