P59 ICD-10-CM Code: Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
P59Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where P59 sits
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Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
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Section
Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)
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Category P59
Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes
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Code P59
Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes
Codes under P59
P59 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for P59.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for P59.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for P59.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- jaundice due to inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
- kernicterus (P57.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for P59.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code P59 mean?
P59 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes.”
Is P59 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. P59 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 P59 located in ICD-10-CM?
P59 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 P59, Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes.
What coding notes are listed for P59?
No inclusion terms are listed for P59 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: jaundice due to inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88); kernicterus (P57.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.