P29.3 – Persistent fetal circulation
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
- Code
P29.3(claims format:P293)- Description
- Persistent fetal circulation
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- P29
Billable codes under P29.3
P29.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
P29 – Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period
Related codes in P29
- P29.0 – Neonatal cardiac failureBillable
- P29.1 – Neonatal cardiac dysrhythmiaHeader
- P29.2 – Neonatal hypertensionBillable
- P29.4 – Transient myocardial ischemia in newbornBillable
- P29.8 – Other cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal periodHeader
- P29.9 – Cardiovascular disorder originating in the perinatal period, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P29.3?
P29.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for persistent fetal circulation, in the block P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period).
Is P29.3 a billable code?
No. P29.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does P29.3 belong to?
It belongs to category P29 – Cardiovascular disorders 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.