P27.9 – Unspecified chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P27.9

Code: P27.9 (claims format: P279)
Description: Unspecified chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period
Short description: Unsp chronic resp disease origin in the perinatal period
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
Block: P19-P29 Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
Parent codes: P27

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

P27 – Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Index terms for P27.9

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Disease, diseased, respiratory, chronic NOS, newborn

Related codes in P27

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P27.9?

P27.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).

Is P27.9 a billable code?

Yes. P27.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P27.9 belong to?

It belongs to category P27 – Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.