ICD-10-CM · P59.9
ICD-10 P59.9: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Neonatal jaundice.
Code
P59.9
Category
Perinatal (P00-P96)
Clinical context
Neonatal jaundice.
Documentation requirements
- Bilirubin
Common related procedures
- Phototherapy
Common payer denial patterns
- NICU bilirubin nomogram
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 P59.9 mean?
Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
When is this code documented?
Neonatal jaundice.
What documentation supports this code?
Bilirubin.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
NICU bilirubin nomogram.
Related diagnoses
- P05.0 — Newborn light for gestational age (LGA)
- P05.9 — Newborn, growth retardation, unspecified
- P07.31 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 33 completed weeks
- P07.34 — Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
- P07.39 — Preterm newborn, gestational age unspecified weeks of gestation
- P22.0 — Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
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