P59.9
BillableNeonatal jaundice, unspecified
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 when the specific cause has not been determined or identified.
Coding Tips
- •This is a default code used when the etiology of neonatal jaundice is unknown or not documented
- •Attempt to determine the cause through clinical workup; if identified, use a more specific P59 code instead
Code Hierarchy
└P59Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes└P59.9Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
└P59.9Neonatal jaundice, unspecified