ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P54.1
Neonatal melena
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P54.1
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
neonatal melena due to swallowed maternal blood (P78.2)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P54.1 (Neonatal melena)
ICD-10-CM code P54.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM P54.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P54.1 - Neonatal melena. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Neonatal melena.