Kernicterus
In Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61), chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period
3 billable codes under P57: all are an MCC; all map to HCC 192 (Cerebral Palsy, Except Quadriplegic).A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment. An HCC counts toward a Medicare Advantage patient's risk score.
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Instructional notes
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 P57.
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)
All codes under P57
P57 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
P57 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 3 billable codes under P57 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 P57
Notes on these codes point to P57.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Jaundice
Jaundice causes your skin and the whites of your eyes to turn yellow. Too much bilirubin causes jaundice. Bilirubin is a yellow chemical in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen in your red blood cells. As red blood cells break down, your body builds new cells to replace them. The old ones are processed by the liver. If the liver cannot handle the blood cells as they break down, bilirubin builds up in the body and your skin may look yellow.
Read more about jaundice on MedlinePlusUncommon 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.
Read more about uncommon infant and newborn problems on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.