2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P50Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P50-P61›fetal

ICD-10-CM P50
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P50 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P50.0, P50.1, P50.2, and P50.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P50
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss
Short Description
Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
P50-P61
Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP50-P61Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn
CategoryfetalNewborn affected by intrauterine blood loss (P50)
This CodeP50Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss

Specific Coding for Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood lossOverview

Non-specific codes like P50 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P50.0 for Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from vasa previa

  • Use P50.1 for Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from ruptured cord

  • Use P50.2 for Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from placenta

  • Use P50.3 for Newborn affected by hemorrhage into co-twin

  • Use P50.4 for Newborn affected by hemorrhage into maternal circulation

  • Use P50.5 for Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from cut end of co-twin's cord

  • Use P50.8 for Newborn affected by other intrauterine (fetal) blood loss

  • Use P50.9 for Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P50: its own notes plus those printed at block P50-P61 and Chapter 16. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

On P50 itself
  • congenital anemia from intrauterine (fetal) blood loss (P61.3)
From Block P50-P61 Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn applies to 67 codes
  • 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)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 16 (P00-P96) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period applies to 463 codes
  • Codes from this chapter are for use on newborn records only, never on maternal records

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name P50, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P50: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • P54 Other neonatal hemorrhages
    newborn affected by (intrauterine) blood loss (P50.-)

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming P50: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • Block R70-R79 Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis
    hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About P50Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss?

P50 is the ICD-10-CM category for newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is P50 (Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss need a more specific code from this category, such as P50.0, P50.1, and P50.2.

Can P50 be reported with P61.3?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on P50 lists "congenital anemia from intrauterine (fetal) blood loss (P61.3)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).