ICD-10-CM P59: Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for P59

Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes

Coding Notes & Guidelines for P59

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • jaundice due to inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
  • kernicterus (P57.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital viral hepatitis (P35.3)

Inclusion Terms
  • Hyperbilirubinemia of prematurity
  • Jaundice due to delayed conjugation associated with preterm delivery
Inclusion Terms
  • Neonatal giant cell hepatitis
  • Neonatal (idiopathic) hepatitis
Inclusion Terms

Neonatal physiological jaundice (intense)(prolonged) NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for P59):

P59.0 - Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery P59.1 - Inspissated bile syndrome P59.2 - Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified hepatocellular damage P59.20 - Neonatal jaundice from unspecified hepatocellular damage P59.29 - Neonatal jaundice from other hepatocellular damage P59.3 - Neonatal jaundice from breast milk inhibitor P59.8 - Neonatal jaundice from other specified causes P59.9 - Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code P59 (Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes)

ICD-10-CM code P59 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 P59 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about P59 - Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes. 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 jaundice from other and unspecified causes.