Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss (P50) ICD-10-CM
The P50 code range covers newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, 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.
- congenital anemia from intrauterine fetal blood loss P61.3
Codes in the P50 Range 9 codes · 8 billable
- P50 Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood lossNon-billable
- P50.0 Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from vasa previa
- P50.1 Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from ruptured cord
- P50.2 Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from placenta
- P50.3 Newborn affected by hemorrhage into co-twin
- P50.4 Newborn affected by hemorrhage into maternal circulation
- P50.5 Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from cut end of co-twin's cord
- P50.8 Newborn affected by other intrauterine (fetal) blood loss
- P50.9 Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss, unspecified
About the P50 Code Range
The ICD-10 code P50 and its subcategories identify newborns affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss, a condition where the baby experiences bleeding before birth. These codes are used to specify the source or cause of the blood loss during pregnancy.
These codes cover various causes of fetal blood loss including vasa previa (P50.0), ruptured umbilical cord (P50.1), placental bleeding (P50.2), hemorrhage into a co-twin (P50.3), and bleeding into maternal circulation (P50.4). Other causes include loss from the cut end of a co-twin’s cord (P50.5) and other unspecified fetal blood losses (P50.8 and P50.9). Using the ICD-10 code for newborns affected by intrauterine blood loss helps healthcare professionals accurately document these specific hemorrhagic and hematologic conditions, ensuring precise medical records and appropriate care management.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P50 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P50 range classify?
The range classifies newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
