Chapter XVI

Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
(P00-P96)

Includes: conditions that have their origin in the perinatal period even though death or morbidity occurs later
Excludes: congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities ( Q00-Q99 )
endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases ( E00-E90 )
injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes ( S00-T98 )
neoplasms ( C00-D48 )
tetanus neonatorum ( A33 )

This chapter contains the following blocks:
P00-P04 Fetus and newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labour and delivery
P05-P08 Disorders related to length of gestation and fetal growth
P10-P15 Birth trauma
P20-P29 Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
P35-P39 Infections specific to the perinatal period
P50-P61 Haemorrhagic and haematological disorders of fetus and newborn
P70-P74 Transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to fetus and newborn
P75-P78 Digestive system disorders of fetus and newborn
P80-P83 Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of fetus and newborn
P90-P96 Other disorders originating in the perinatal period

An asterisk category for this chapter is provided as follows:
P75* Meconium ileus