Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes (P59) ICD-10-CM
The P59 code range covers neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the P59 Range 9 codes · 7 billable
- P59 Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causesNon-billable
- P59.0 Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery
- P59.1 Inspissated bile syndrome
- P59.2 Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified hepatocellular damageNon-billable
- P59.20 Neonatal jaundice from unspecified hepatocellular damage
- P59.29 Neonatal jaundice from other hepatocellular damage
- P59.3 Neonatal jaundice from breast milk inhibitor
- P59.8 Neonatal jaundice from other specified causes
- P59.9 Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the P59 range.
Inspissated Bile Syndrome
A syndrome characterized by persistent jaundice, hemolytic anemia, and hepatomegaly in a newborn. It is characterized by the presence of inspissated bile plugs in the bile ducts.
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.
About the P59 Code Range
Newborn jaundice appears here when its cause is one of those named in the subdivisions or is unspecified.
P59 separates jaundice associated with preterm delivery, inspissated bile syndrome, jaundice from liver cell damage, and jaundice from a breast milk inhibitor. Within liver cell damage, P59.2 separates unspecified damage from other damage. The remaining subdivisions identify other specified causes or leave the cause unspecified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P59 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P59 range classify?
The range classifies neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
