P56

Non-billable

Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease

P56 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P56.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
P00-P96
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

What this means — in plain language

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Excludes1 — not coded here

  • hydrops fetalis NOS (P83.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P56?
P56 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P56 a billable code?
No — P56 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P56.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of P56?
P56 has 2 more specific child codes, including P56.0, P56.9.
What is excluded from P56?
Excludes1 (not coded here): hydrops fetalis NOS (P83.2).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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