2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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
Short Description
Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn
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
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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P51: 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 P51 itself
  • omphalitis with mild hemorrhage (P38.1)
  • umbilical hemorrhage from cut end of co-twins cord (P50.5)
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 P51, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P51: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • P38 Omphalitis of newborn
    umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-)

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming P51: 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) names P50-P61, which includes this code

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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 P51Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for umbilical hemorrhage of newborn?

P51 is the ICD-10-CM category for umbilical hemorrhage of newborn, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.

Can P51 be reported with P38.1?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on P51 lists "omphalitis with mild hemorrhage (P38.1)". 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).