P59.20 – Neonatal jaundice from unspecified hepatocellular damage

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code P59.20
Code
P59.20 (claims format: P5920)
Description
Neonatal jaundice from unspecified hepatocellular damage
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 › P59.2

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.-)

P59.2 – Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified hepatocellular damage

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • congenital viral hepatitis (P35.3)

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 P59.20

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

Related codes in P59.2

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P59.20?

P59.20 is the ICD-10-CM code for neonatal jaundice from unspecified hepatocellular damage, in the block P50-P61 (Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn).

Is P59.20 a billable code?

Yes. P59.20 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does P59.20 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.