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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

P59.9
P59.0
P58.0

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

Also Known as:
Neonatal Jaundice
Newborn Jaundice
infant jaundice
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

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

  • • Jaundice with no specified cause

Applicable To

  • • Physiologic jaundice
  • • Jaundice of unknown origin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies neonatal context to avoid using R17.

Neonatal jaundice associated with prematurity

Billable Code
P59.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Gestational age <37 weeks
  • • TSB levels

Applicable To

  • • Jaundice due to preterm birth

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links jaundice to prematurity.

Neonatal jaundice due to hemolytic disease

Billable Code
P58.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive DAT
  • • Evidence of hemolysis

Applicable To

  • • ABO/Rh incompatibility

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes hemolytic test results.

Neonatal jaundice due to breast milk inhibitor

Billable Code
P59.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Jaundice persisting >1 week
  • • Breastfeeding history

Applicable To

  • • Breast milk jaundice

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies breastfeeding as the cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z38.2

Preterm birth status

Use with P59.0 to indicate preterm birth.

P55.1

ABO incompatibility

Use with P58.0 when ABO incompatibility is present.

P55.0

Rh incompatibility

Use with P58.0 when Rh incompatibility is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?

The ICD-10 code for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is P59.9 for unspecified jaundice. Specific codes like P58.0 or P59.0 may apply based on clinical details.

How is neonatal jaundice coded in ICD-10?

Neonatal jaundice is coded using P59.9 for unspecified cases, P58.0 for hemolytic disease, and P59.0 for jaundice linked to prematurity.

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