P59.0 – Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P59.0

Code: P59.0 (claims format: P590)
Description: Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery
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: P59

Notes for P59.0

Applicable to:

Hyperbilirubinemia of prematurity
Jaundice due to delayed conjugation associated with preterm delivery

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

P59 – Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes

Excludes1 (not coded here):

jaundice due to inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
kernicterus (P57.-)

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 P59.0

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

Related codes in P59

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P59.0?

P59.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery, in the block P50-P61 (Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn).

Is P59.0 a billable code?

Yes. P59.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P59.0 belong to?

It belongs to category P59 – Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes.

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.