P50.3
BillableNewborn affected by hemorrhage into co-twin
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 into a co-twin (the other baby in a multiple pregnancy), typically through shared placental circulation.
Coding Tips
- •This code applies only in multiple gestations; ensure documentation confirms twin-to-twin transfusion or hemorrhage
- •Document the status of both infants and any interventions performed during pregnancy or at delivery
Code Hierarchy
└P50Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss└P50.3Newborn affected by hemorrhage into co-twin
└P50.3Newborn affected by hemorrhage into co-twin