Is ICD-10-CM code P50 billable?

No, P50 (Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code P50 belong to?

P50 belongs to Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: P00–P96 (Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period).

P50Not billable, use a more specific code below

Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss

In Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61), chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period

8 billable codes under P50: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

congenital anemia from intrauterine (fetal) blood loss (P61.3)

Also applies, from Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)

These notes sit on P50-P61 and apply to every code under it, including P50.

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

congenital stenosis and stricture of bile ducts (Q44.3)
Crigler-Najjar syndrome (E80.5)
Dubin-Johnson syndrome (E80.6)
Gilbert syndrome (E80.4)
hereditary hemolytic anemias (D55-D58)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Coding of conditions that originate from before birth through the 28th day after birth, including newborn record rules, prematurity, low birth weight, sepsis, and stillbirth.

General Perinatal Rules (page 71)
Observation and Evaluation of Newborns for Suspected Conditions not Found (page 73)
Coding Additional Perinatal Diagnoses (page 73)
Prematurity and Fetal Growth Retardation (page 73)
Low birth weight and immaturity status (page 74)
Bacterial Sepsis of Newborn (page 74)
Stillbirth (page 74)
COVID-19 Infection in Newborn (page 74)

Read Section I.C.16 (page 71)

All codes under P50

P50 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

P50 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 8 billable codes under P50 group to MS-DRG 791 or 793 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to P50

Notes on these codes point to P50.

P54 Excludes1: newborn affected by (intrauterine) blood loss (P50.-)
R70-R79 Excludes2: hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems

It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. If you have concerns about your baby's health, call your health care provider right away.

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.