P59.29
BillableNeonatal jaundice from other hepatocellular damage
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Yellowing of a newborn's skin and eyes caused by liver cell damage from specific causes such as infection, metabolic disorders, or other identified hepatic injuries.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific type of hepatocellular damage (e.g., viral infection, metabolic disorder) in clinical notes
- •This code is more specific than P59.20 and should be used when the cause of liver damage is identified
Code Hierarchy
└P59Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes└P59.2Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified hepatocellular damage└P59.29Neonatal jaundice from other hepatocellular damage
└P59.29Neonatal jaundice from other hepatocellular damage