P59.2
Non-billableNeonatal jaundice from other and unspecified hepatocellular damage
P59.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified hepatocellular damage. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P59.20 for billing.
P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHJaundice 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…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •congenital viral hepatitis (P35.3)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code P59.2?
- P59.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified hepatocellular damage". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
- Is P59.2 a billable code?
- No — P59.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P59.20) for billing.
- What is excluded from P59.2?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital viral hepatitis (P35.3).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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