1. Home
  2. ICD-10-CM Codes
  3. P00–P96
  4. P50-P61
  5. P51
  6. 2024 ICD-10-CM Code P51
Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P51

Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn

ICD-10-CM Code:
P51
ICD-10 Code for:
Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
Code Navigator:

Code Classification

  • Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
    (P00–P96)
    • Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn
      (P50-P61)
      • Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn
        (P51)

P51 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of umbilical hemorrhage of newborn. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn

Non-specific codes like P51 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for umbilical hemorrhage of newborn:

  • Use P51.0 for Massive umbilical hemorrhage of newborn - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P51.8 for Other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use P51.9 for Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • omphalitis with mild hemorrhage P38.1
  • umbilical hemorrhage from cut end of co-twins cord P50.5

Patient Education


Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems

It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. If you have concerns about your baby's health, call your health care provider right away.

Learning information about your baby's condition can help ease your worry. Do not be afraid to ask questions about your baby's care. By working together with your health care provider, you make sure that your baby gets the best care possible.


[Learn More in MedlinePlus]

Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.