2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P51Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P50-P61›P51

ICD-10-CM P51
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

P51 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for umbilical hemorrhage of newborn, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as P51.0, P51.8, and P51.9.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P51
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn
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
CategoryP51Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn
This CodeP51Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn

Specific Coding for Umbilical hemorrhage of newbornOverview

Non-specific codes like P51 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use P51.0 for Massive umbilical hemorrhage of newborn

  • Use P51.8 for Other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn

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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 1 Excludes

  • omphalitis with mild hemorrhage P38.1
  • umbilical hemorrhage from cut end of co-twins cord P50.5

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 P51Overview

Is P51 (Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for umbilical hemorrhage of newborn, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for umbilical hemorrhage of newborn need a more specific code from this category, such as P51.0, P51.8, and P51.9.