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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Newborn Jaundice

ICD-10 Coding for Newborn Jaundice

P59.9
P59.0
P59.3

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Newborn Jaundice

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 documented without a specified cause.

Applicable To

  • • Jaundice in newborn without specified cause

Important Notes

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

Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery

Billable Code
P59.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when jaundice is explicitly linked to prematurity in documentation.

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

  • • Use when jaundice is attributed to breast milk and other causes are excluded.

Applicable To

  • • Breast milk jaundice

Important Notes

  • • Ensure other causes are excluded before using this code.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for newborn jaundice?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified newborn jaundice is P59.9. For jaundice linked to prematurity, use P59.0, and for breast milk jaundice, use P59.3.

When should P59.0 be used for newborn jaundice?

Use P59.0 when jaundice is explicitly linked to prematurity in the provider's documentation.

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