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P59

Non-billable

Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes

Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

P50-P61

Child Codes

6

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later

Child Codes (6)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes?

The ICD-10-CM code for neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes is P59. The full clinical description is "Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes". P59 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code P59 mean?

ICD-10-CM code P59 represents “Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes”. It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is P59 a billable code?

No, P59 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under P59.

What chapter is P59 in?

P59 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).

What codes cannot be used with P59?

P59 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: congenital stenosis and stricture of bile ducts (Q44.3); Crigler-Najjar syndrome (E80.5); Dubin-Johnson syndrome (E80.6); and 4 more.

What are the subcategories under P59?

P59 has 6 child codes, including: P59.0 (Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery), P59.1 (Inspissated bile syndrome), P59.2 (Neonatal jaundice from other and unsp hepatocellular damage), P59.3 (Neonatal jaundice from breast milk inhibitor), and 2 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for P59?

P59 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0158977. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does P59 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of P59?

P59 maps to the ICD-11 code: KA87.Z (Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia, unspecified).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.