ICD-10-CM · Chapter 16 · P00-P96
P59 Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes
Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)
- jaundice due to inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
- kernicterus (P57.-)
Subcodes
Subcodes are listed below for reference. Detail pages are not available for chapters 11–22.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| P59..0 | Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery | Yes |
| P59..1 | Inspissated bile syndrome | Yes |
| P59..2 | Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified hepatocellular damage | No |
| P59..20 | Neonatal jaundice from unspecified hepatocellular damage | Yes |
| P59..29 | Neonatal jaundice from other hepatocellular damage | Yes |
| P59..3 | Neonatal jaundice from breast milk inhibitor | Yes |
| P59..8 | Neonatal jaundice from other specified causes | Yes |
| P59..9 | Neonatal jaundice, unspecified | Yes |
Plain-language term for this code
The following entry in the US Medical Glossary corresponds to ICD-10-CM category P59:
- Neonatal Jaundice — Ictericia neonatal
Last reviewed: September 2026