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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Jaundice

ICD-10 Coding for Jaundice

P59.0
R17
K83.1

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Jaundice

Use ICD-10 code P59.0 for neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery

Billable Code
P59.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Preterm infant with jaundice and elevated bilirubin

Applicable To

  • • Jaundice in preterm infants

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes gestational age and bilirubin levels.

Unspecified jaundice

Billable Code
R17
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Jaundice not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Use as a placeholder pending further workup.

Obstructive jaundice

Billable Code
K83.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Jaundice due to bile duct obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging and lab results support the diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal jaundice?

The ICD-10 code for neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery is P59.0. It is used when jaundice is directly linked to prematurity.

How do you code unspecified jaundice?

Unspecified jaundice is coded as R17 in ICD-10. This code is used when the cause of jaundice is not specified or determined.

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