Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51) ICD-10-CM
The P51 code range covers umbilical hemorrhage of newborn with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 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.
Codes in the P51 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
About the P51 Code Range
The ICD-10 code P51 covers the diagnosis of umbilical hemorrhage in newborns, a condition involving bleeding from the umbilical stump or cord area shortly after birth. These codes are used to classify different severities and types of bleeding linked to the newborn’s umbilical region.
This section is essential for capturing specific types of umbilical hemorrhage, including massive bleeding (P51.0), other forms of bleeding like slipped umbilical ligatures (P51.8), and unspecified hemorrhages (P51.9). Terms such as "massive umbilical hemorrhage of newborn," "slipped umbilical ligature with hemorrhage," and "hematoma of cord" are synonymous and relate directly to these specific codes. Proper use of the ICD-10 code for umbilical hemorrhage newborn ensures precise documentation of hemorrhagic and hematologic disorders that can impact newborn care and treatment outcomes.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P51 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 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 P51 range classify?
The range classifies umbilical hemorrhage of newborn. 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.
