2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P59.9Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
ICD-10-CM Codes›P00–P96›P50-P61›P59
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
P59.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for neonatal jaundice, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 795. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Hemolytic jaundice and perinatal jaundice.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Bilirubin level - finding
- Bilirubin level above reference range
- Cholestatic jaundice caused by drug
- Cholestatic jaundice syndrome
- Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia
- Conjugated hyperbilirubinemia in infancy
- Finding of color of limb
- Hyperbilirubinemia
- Hypermelanosis following phototherapy for neonatal jaundice
- Jaundice
- Jaundiced appearance of face
- Jaundiced appearance of limbs
- Neonatal conjugated hyperbilirubinemia
- Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
- Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia caused by substance transmitted from mother
- Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia following total parenteral nutrition
- Neonatal jaundice
- Neonatal jaundice due to Rotor's syndrome
- Neonatal physiological jaundice
- Neonatal unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
- Obstructive hyperbilirubinemia
- Physiological hyperbilirubinemia
- Prolonged neonatal physiological jaundice
- Sequelae of hyperalimentation
- Total bilirubin above reference range
- Transient neonatal physiological jaundice
- Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to P59.9: its own notes plus those printed at P59, 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.
- 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.
- Neonatal physiological jaundice (intense)(prolonged) NOS
Excludes1
Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
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.
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- 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 P59.9, its category, or a range that includes it.
Excludes1 2
These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming P59.9: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Excludes2 1
These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming P59.9: 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
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Jaundice, Neonatal
yellow discoloration of the skin; mucous membrane; and sclera in the newborn. it is a sign of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. most cases are transient self-limiting (physiological neonatal jaundice) occurring in the first week of life, but some can be a sign of pathological disorders, particularly liver diseases.
Patient EducationClinical
Jaundice
Jaundice causes your skin and the whites of your eyes to turn yellow. Too much bilirubin causes jaundice. Bilirubin is a yellow chemical in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen in your red blood cells. As red blood cells break down, your body builds new cells to replace them. The old ones are processed by the liver.
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Convert P59.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About P59.9Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal jaundice, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for neonatal jaundice, unspecified is P59.9 (sometimes written as P599). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is P59.9 (Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report neonatal jaundice, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What MS-DRG does P59.9 group to?
When neonatal jaundice, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 795 (normal Newborn), which carries a relative weight of 0.2022. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Can P59.9 be reported with a code from P57?
Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at P59, which applies to P59.9, lists "kernicterus (P57.-)". 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 P59.9?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, neonatal jaundice, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 774.6 (fetal/neonatal jaund NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
