2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

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
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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital anemia from intrauterine fetal blood loss P61.3

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About P50Overview

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.