P59 – Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code P59

Code: P59 (claims format: P59)
Description: Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes
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 P59

P59 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

P59.0 – Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm deliveryBillable
P59.1 – Inspissated bile syndromeBillable
P59.2 – Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified hepatocellular damageHeader (more codes below)
P59.3 – Neonatal jaundice from breast milk inhibitorBillable
P59.8 – Neonatal jaundice from other specified causesBillable
P59.9 – Neonatal jaundice, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for P59

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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

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 P59?

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

Is P59 a billable code?

No. P59 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.