P59Header code — not billable
Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- Category
- P59
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category P59
P59.0Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm deliveryYesP59.1Inspissated bile syndromeYesP59.2Neonatal jaundice from other and unsp hepatocellular damageP59.20Neonatal jaundice from unspecified hepatocellular damageYesP59.29Neonatal jaundice from other hepatocellular damageYesP59.3Neonatal jaundice from breast milk inhibitorYesP59.8Neonatal jaundice from other specified causesYesP59.9Neonatal jaundice, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P59?
P59 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes.
Is P59 a billable code?
No. P59 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 P59 in?
P59 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
When did P59 become effective?
P59 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to P59?
P59 belongs to category P59, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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