P54.5 – Neonatal cutaneous hemorrhage

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P54.5

Code: P54.5 (claims format: P545)
Description: Neonatal cutaneous hemorrhage
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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
Parent codes: P54

Notes for P54.5

Applicable to:

Neonatal bruising
Neonatal ecchymoses
Neonatal petechiae
Neonatal superficial hematomata

Excludes2 (not included here):

bruising of scalp due to birth injury (P12.3)
cephalhematoma due to birth injury (P12.0)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

P54 – Other neonatal hemorrhages

Excludes1 (not coded here):

newborn affected by (intrauterine) blood loss (P50.-)
pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period (P26.-)

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)

Index terms for P54.5

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in P54

P54.0 – Neonatal hematemesisBillable
P54.1 – Neonatal melenaBillable
P54.2 – Neonatal rectal hemorrhageBillable
P54.3 – Other neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhageBillable
P54.4 – Neonatal adrenal hemorrhageBillable
P54.6 – Neonatal vaginal hemorrhageBillable
P54.8 – Other specified neonatal hemorrhagesBillable
P54.9 – Neonatal hemorrhage, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P54.5?

P54.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for neonatal cutaneous hemorrhage, in the block P50-P61 (Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn).

Is P54.5 a billable code?

Yes. P54.5 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P54.5 belong to?

It belongs to category P54 – Other neonatal hemorrhages.

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.