Is ICD-10-CM code P57 billable?

No, P57 (Kernicterus) 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 P57 belong to?

P57 belongs to Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: P00–P96 (Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period).

P57Non-billable

Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period·Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (3 billable)

Includes

conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
neoplasms (C00-D49)
tetanus neonatorum (A33)

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)

BillableHas subcodes

CH16Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)

P50-P61Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)

P57KernicterusNot billable

P57.0Kernicterus due to isoimmunizationBillable

P57.8Other specified kernicterusBillable

P57.9Kernicterus, unspecifiedBillable

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.