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

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 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as newborn 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.

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

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Slipped umbilical ligature NOS

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic(concealed)
      • slipped umbilical ligature
    • Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic(concealed)
      • umbilicus, umbilical
        • newborn
          • slipped ligature
    • Improperly tied umbilical cord(causing hemorrhage)
    • Slipped, slipping
      • ligature, umbilical

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

Patient EducationClinical

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

Questions About P51.8Overview

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, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

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.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.