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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Icterus

ICD-10 Coding for Icterus

P59.9
R17

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for icterus includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Jaundice
Hyperbilirubinemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Icterus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Icterus

Use ICD-10 code P59.9 for neonatal jaundice, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

Billable Code
P59.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of jaundice in a neonate with no specific cause identified.

Applicable To

  • • Neonatal jaundice NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies neonatal status and lack of specific cause.

Unspecified jaundice

Billable Code
R17
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies adult status and lack of specific diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal jaundice?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified neonatal jaundice is P59.9. It is used when no specific cause of jaundice is identified in neonates.

How to code jaundice in adults?

For adults with unspecified jaundice, use ICD-10 code R17. Ensure no specific diagnosis is available before using this code.

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