P35.2 – Congenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infection

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Infections specific to the perinatal period

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P35.2

Code: P35.2 (claims format: P352)
Description: Congenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infection
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: P35-P39 Infections specific to the perinatal period
Parent codes: P35

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

P35 – Congenital viral diseases

Includes:

infections acquired in utero or during birth

Block P35-P39

Applicable to:

Infections acquired in utero, during birth via the umbilicus, or during the first 28 days after birth

Excludes2 (not included here):

asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status (Z21)
congenital gonococcal infection (A54.-)
congenital pneumonia (P23.-)
congenital syphilis (A50.-)
human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
infant botulism (A48.51)
infectious diseases not specific to the perinatal period (A00-B99, J09, J10.-)
intestinal infectious disease (A00-A09)
laboratory evidence of human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] (R75)
tetanus neonatorum (A33)

Index terms for P35.2

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

Related codes in P35

P35.0 – Congenital rubella syndromeBillable
P35.1 – Congenital cytomegalovirus infectionBillable
P35.3 – Congenital viral hepatitisBillable
P35.4 – Congenital Zika virus diseaseBillable
P35.8 – Other congenital viral diseasesBillable
P35.9 – Congenital viral disease, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P35.2?

P35.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for congenital herpesviral [herpes simplex] infection, in the block P35-P39 (Infections specific to the perinatal period).

Is P35.2 a billable code?

Yes. P35.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P35.2 belong to?

It belongs to category P35 – Congenital viral diseases.

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.