2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P51.8Other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn

ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P50-P61›P51

ICD-10-CM P51.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

P51.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 794. Coders also document this condition as neonatal slipped umbilical ligature. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Hemorrhagic and hematologic disorders of newborn.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
P51.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn
Short Description
Other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
P51
Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn

Code Classification

ChapterP00–P96Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
SectionP50-P61Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn
CategoryP51Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn
This CodeP51.8Other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Neonatal slipped umbilical ligature
  • Slipped umbilical ligature with hemorrhage
  • Umbilical hemorrhage
  • Umbilical hemorrhage after birth

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P51.8: its own notes plus those printed at P51, 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

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Slipped umbilical ligature NOS

Excludes1

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

From P51 Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn applies to 3 codes
  • 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 P51.8, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P51.8: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • P38 Omphalitis of newborn
    umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-) names P51.-, which includes this code

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming P51.8: 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

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR PNL011
Hemorrhagic and hematologic disorders of newborn
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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Convert P51.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
772.3 Post-birth umbil hemorr
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 P51.8Overview

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

The ICD-10-CM code for other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn is P51.8 (sometimes written as P518). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is P51.8 (Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does P51.8 group to?

When other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 794 (neonate with Other Significant Problems), which carries a relative weight of 1.4934. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can P51.8 be reported with P38.1?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at P51, which applies to P51.8, 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).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of P51.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn converts to ICD-9-CM 772.3 (post-birth umbil hemorr). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.