ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Neonatal jaundice: P59.9
The CDC title for "Neonatal jaundice" is P59 (Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is P59.9, Neonatal jaundice, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under P59, then other CDC titles that name neonatal jaundice
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- P59Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causesHeader
- P59.0Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm deliveryBillable
- P59.1Inspissated bile syndromeBillable
- P59.2Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified hepatocellular damageHeader
- P59.20Neonatal jaundice from unspecified hepatocellular damageBillable
- P59.29Neonatal jaundice from other hepatocellular damageBillable
- P59.3Neonatal jaundice from breast milk inhibitorBillable
- P59.8Neonatal jaundice from other specified causesBillable
- P59.9Neonatal jaundice, unspecifiedBillable
- P58Neonatal jaundice due to other excessive hemolysisHeader
- P58.0Neonatal jaundice due to bruisingBillable
- P58.1Neonatal jaundice due to bleedingBillable
- P58.2Neonatal jaundice due to infectionBillable
- P58.3Neonatal jaundice due to polycythemiaBillable
- P58.4Neonatal jaundice due to drugs or toxins transmitted from mother or given to newbornHeader
- P58.41Neonatal jaundice due to drugs or toxins transmitted from motherBillable
- P58.42Neonatal jaundice due to drugs or toxins given to newbornBillable
- P58.5Neonatal jaundice due to swallowed maternal bloodBillable
- P58.8Neonatal jaundice due to other specified excessive hemolysisBillable
- P58.9Neonatal jaundice due to excessive hemolysis, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From P59. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- P59.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category P59Every code under it
- Chapter 16Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Neonatal jaundice?
The CDC title for "Neonatal jaundice" is P59 (Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is P59.9, Neonatal jaundice, unspecified.
Is P59.9 billable?
Yes. P59.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to P59.9?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together) for P59.9 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is P59.9 in?
Chapter 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.