ICD-10 chapter
Chapter XVI Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Chapter XVI of ICD-10 is titled “Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period”. It spans codes P00–P96, in 10 blocks.
What Chapter XVI includes
Conditions and terms that are coded here.
- conditions that have their origin in the perinatal period even though death or morbidity occurs later
What Chapter XVI excludes
Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.
Blocks in Chapter XVI
- P00–P04Fetus and newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labour and delivery5 categories
- P05–P08Disorders related to length of gestation and fetal growth3 categories
- P10–P15Birth trauma6 categories
- P20–P29Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period10 categories
- P35–P39Infections specific to the perinatal period5 categories
- P50–P61Haemorrhagic and haematological disorders of fetus and newborn12 categories
- P70–P74Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to fetus and newborn4 categories
- P75–P78Digestive system disorders of fetus and newborn4 categories
- P80–P83Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of fetus and newborn3 categories
- P90–P96Other disorders originating in the perinatal period7 categories
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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