Question 1

Is P27 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P27 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code P27 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P27 represents Chronic respiratory disease originating in the perinatal period. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P27?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P27 is section:P19-P29 (Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from P27?

Accepted Answer

Code P27 has Type 2 Excludes including: respiratory distress of newborn (P22.0-P22.9). These conditions are not included in P27 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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