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P59.8

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Neonatal jaundice from other specified causes

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 causes other than the more common hemolytic disease, ABO incompatibility, or other specified reasons.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific cause of jaundice is identified but does not fit into other P59 categories
  • •Document the specific cause in the medical record for clarity and future reference

Code Hierarchy

└P59Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes└P59.8Neonatal jaundice from other specified causes
└P59.8Neonatal jaundice from other specified causes

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