P50.2
BillableNewborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from placenta
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A newborn loses blood before birth due to bleeding from the placenta, such as from placental abruption or other placental abnormalities.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific placental pathology (abruption, previa, infarction) when available from pathology reports
- •Note maternal risk factors such as trauma, hypertension, or anticoagulation therapy
Code Hierarchy
└P50Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss└P50.2Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from placenta
└P50.2Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from placenta