P55.8 – Other hemolytic diseases of newborn

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P55.8

Code: P55.8 (claims format: P558)
Description: Other hemolytic diseases of newborn
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: P55

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)

Index terms for P55.8

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

Related codes in P55

P55.0 – Rh isoimmunization of newbornBillable
P55.1 – ABO isoimmunization of newbornBillable
P55.9 – Hemolytic disease of newborn, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P55.8?

P55.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other hemolytic diseases of newborn, in the block P50-P61 (Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn).

Is P55.8 a billable code?

Yes. P55.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P55.8 belong to?

It belongs to category P55 – Hemolytic disease of newborn.

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.