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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Jaundice

ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Jaundice

P59.0
P59.3
P59.9

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

Also Known as:
Newborn Jaundice
Hyperbilirubinemia in Neonates
hyperbilirubinemia in newborns
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal Jaundice

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neonatal 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

  • • Gestational age <37 weeks
  • • Documented link between jaundice and prematurity

Applicable To

  • • Jaundice due to prematurity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links jaundice to prematurity.

Neonatal jaundice due to breast milk inhibitor

Billable Code
P59.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented causal relationship between jaundice and breast milk
  • • Bilirubin levels >12mg/dL beyond 2 weeks

Applicable To

  • • Breast milk jaundice

Important Notes

  • • Document any formula trial or bilirubin trends.

Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

Billable Code
P59.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Jaundice without specified cause

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified neonatal jaundice

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific cause is documented before using this code.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal jaundice?

The ICD-10 code for neonatal jaundice varies based on the cause, such as P59.0 for jaundice associated with preterm delivery and P59.9 for unspecified neonatal jaundice.

How do you code neonatal jaundice due to breast milk?

Neonatal jaundice due to breast milk is coded as P59.3, provided there is documentation of a causal relationship and bilirubin levels exceeding 12mg/dL beyond two weeks.

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