2022 ICD-10-CM Code P54.9
Neonatal hemorrhage, unspecified
Code Classification
P54.9 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of neonatal hemorrhage, unspecified. The code P54.9 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code P54.9 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like anastomotic bleeding, bleeding, bleeding of unknown origin, bleeding requiring transfusion, bleeds profusely , fetal or neonatal hemorrhage, etc.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like P54.9 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
Entries in the Index to Diseases and Injuries with references to P54.9
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code P54.9 are found in the index:
- - Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic (concealed) - R58
- - newborn - P54.9
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Anastomotic bleeding
- Bleeding
- Bleeding of unknown origin
- Bleeding requiring transfusion
- Bleeds profusely
- Fetal OR neonatal hemorrhage
- Hemorrhage of newborn
- Intraoperative hemorrhage
- Perinatal hemorrhage
- Spontaneous hemorrhage
- Tendency to bleed - finding
- Traumatic hemorrhage
- Wound hemorrhage
Convert P54.9 to ICD-9 Code
- 772.9 - Neonatal hemorrhage NOS
Information for Patients
Bleeding
Bleeding is the loss of blood. It can be external, or outside the body, like when you get a cut or wound. It can also be internal, or inside the body, like when you have an injury to an internal organ. Some bleeding, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, coughing up blood, or vaginal bleeding, can be a symptom of a disease.
Normally, when you are injured and start bleeding, a blood clot forms to stop the bleeding quickly. Afterwards, the clot dissolves naturally. To be able to make a clot, your blood needs blood proteins called clotting factors and a type of blood cell called platelets. Some people have a problem with clotting, due to another medical condition or an inherited disease. There are two types of problems:
- Your blood may not form clots normally, known as a bleeding disorder. This happens when your body does not make enough platelets or clotting factors, or they don't work the way they should.
- Your blood may make too many clots, or the clots may not dissolve properly
Sometimes bleeding can cause other problems. A bruise is bleeding under the skin. Some strokes are caused by bleeding in the brain. Severe bleeding may require first aid or a trip to the emergency room.
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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.
Learning information about your baby's condition can help ease your worry. Do not be afraid to ask questions about your baby's care. By working together with your health care provider, you make sure that your baby gets the best care possible.
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Related Codes
| ICD Code | Description | Valid for Submission |
|---|---|---|
| P54 | Other neonatal hemorrhages | NON-BILLABLE CODE |
| P54.0 | Neonatal hematemesis | BILLABLE CODE |
| P54.1 | Neonatal melena | BILLABLE CODE |
| P54.2 | Neonatal rectal hemorrhage | BILLABLE CODE |
| P54.3 | Other neonatal gastrointestinal hemorrhage | BILLABLE CODE |
| P54.4 | Neonatal adrenal hemorrhage | BILLABLE CODE |
| P54.5 | Neonatal cutaneous hemorrhage | BILLABLE CODE |
| P54.6 | Neonatal vaginal hemorrhage | BILLABLE CODE |
| P54.8 | Other specified neonatal hemorrhages | BILLABLE CODE |
Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)
