P51 – Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code P51
Code
P51 (claims format: P51)
Description
Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
Block
P50-P61 Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn

Billable codes under P51

P51 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for P51

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • omphalitis with mild hemorrhage (P38.1)
  • umbilical hemorrhage from cut end of co-twins cord (P50.5)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block P50-P61

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • congenital stenosis and stricture of bile ducts (Q44.3)
  • Crigler-Najjar syndrome (E80.5)
  • Dubin-Johnson syndrome (E80.6)
  • Gilbert syndrome (E80.4)
  • hereditary hemolytic anemias (D55-D58)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P51?

P51 is the ICD-10-CM code for umbilical hemorrhage of newborn, in the block P50-P61 (Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn).

Is P51 a billable code?

No. P51 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.