P56 ICD-10-CM Code: Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
P56Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where P56 sits
- 1
Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- 2
Section
Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)
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Category P56
Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease
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Code P56
Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease
More specific choices
Codes under P56
P56 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for P56.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for P56.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for P56.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- hydrops fetalis NOS (P83.2)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for P56.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code P56 mean?
P56 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease.”
Is P56 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. P56 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is P56 located in ICD-10-CM?
P56 is listed in Chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96), within Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61) (P50–P61), under category P56, Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease.
What coding notes are listed for P56?
No inclusion terms are listed for P56 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: hydrops fetalis NOS (P83.2). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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