All ICD10 Codes

P54.1

Billable
ChapterP00–P96
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Neonatal melena

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96).

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • neonatal melena due to swallowed maternal blood (P78.2)
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH16Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
P50-P61Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)
P54Other neonatal hemorrhages
P54.1Neonatal melenaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to P54.1:

categoryP54
Other neonatal hemorrhages
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blockP50-P61
Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)
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chapterCH16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 791
Prematurity with Major Problems
DRG 793
Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

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