P96.81 – Exposure to (parental) (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinatal period

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders originating in the perinatal period

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P96.81

Code: P96.81 (claims format: P9681)
Description: Exposure to (parental) (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinatal period
Short description: Expsr to (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinat 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: P90-P96 Other disorders originating in the perinatal period
Parent codes: P96 › P96.8

Notes for P96.81

Excludes2 (not included here):

newborn affected by in utero exposure to tobacco (P04.2)
exposure to environmental tobacco smoke after the perinatal period (Z77.22)

Index terms for P96.81

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

Related codes in P96.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P96.81?

P96.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for exposure to (parental) (environmental) tobacco smoke in the perinatal period, in the block P90-P96 (Other disorders originating in the perinatal period).

Is P96.81 a billable code?

Yes. P96.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P96.81 belong to?

It belongs to category P96 – Other conditions 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.