Is P39 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No. P39 is a non-billable header code. Code to a higher level of specificity using one of its child codes.

Where does P39 sit in the tabular list?

Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96), in the block Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39).

P39

P39 — Other infections specific to the perinatal period

Non-billable headerICD-10-CM

P39 is a non-billable header ICD-10-CM code for other infections specific to the perinatal period. It cannot be billed on its own: choose one of the more specific child codes below.

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Other codes that can never be billed with P39

These codes carry an Excludes1 note pointing at P39. The conflict binds both ways, but ICD-10-CM only writes it down on one side — so you would not find this by reading P39 alone.

N39.0Urinary tract infection, site not specified
N61Inflammatory disorders of breast
P83Other conditions of integument specific to newborn
H10.3Unspecified acute conjunctivitis
H04.3Acute and unspecified inflammation of lacrimal passages
A56Other sexually transmitted chlamydial diseases
A74Other diseases caused by chlamydiae

Risk adjustment

P39 does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.

Code to one of these instead P39

7 child codes. Green means billable.

Questions about P39

Is P39 a billable ICD-10-CM code?: No. P39 is a non-billable header code. Code to a higher level of specificity using one of its child codes.
Where does P39 sit in the tabular list?: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96), in the block Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39).