P55Header code — not billable

Hemolytic disease of newborn

Chapter
16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Category
P55
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category P55

P55.0Rh isoimmunization of newbornYesP55.1ABO isoimmunization of newbornYesP55.8Other hemolytic diseases of newbornYesP55.9Hemolytic disease of newborn, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P55?

P55 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Hemolytic disease of newborn.

Is P55 a billable code?

No. P55 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is P55 in?

P55 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.

When did P55 become effective?

P55 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to P55?

P55 belongs to category P55, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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