P57.8
BillableOther specified kernicterus
Other specified kernicterus
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
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Related Codes(2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified kernicterus?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified kernicterus is P57.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified kernicterus". P57.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code P57.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P57.8 represents “Other specified kernicterus”. It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is P57.8 a billable code?
Yes, P57.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is P57.8 in?
P57.8 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What codes cannot be used with P57.8?
P57.8 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 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for P57.8?
P57.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477934. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does P57.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified kernicterus 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 P57.8?
P57.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: KA86 (Neonatal kernicterus).
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