icd 10 code for breast milk jaundice

by Dr. Justyn Kris DDS 4 min read

P59.3

What is the ICD 10 code for neonatal jaundice?

Neonatal jaundice from breast milk inhibitor. P59.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM P59.3 became effective on October 1, 2019. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of P59.3 - other international versions of ICD-10 P59.3 may differ.

What are the ICD-10-CM codes for breastfeeding?

Commonly Reported ICD-10-CM Codes Related to Breastfeeding BABY ICD-10-CM Codes Underfeeding of newborn P92.3 Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast P92.5 Other feeding problems of newborn P92.8 Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified P92.9 36 more rows ...

What is the ICD 10 code for newborns?

2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Code on Newborn Record. P59.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM P59.3 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is the ICD 10 code for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?

Newborn (infant) (liveborn) (singleton) Z38.2 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z38.2. Single liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Newborn/Neonate Dx (0 years) POA Exempt. Applicable To Single liveborn infant NOS. hyperbilirubinemia P59.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P59.9.

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What is the ICD-10-CM code for jaundice breastmilk inhibitor?

ICD-10 code P59. 3 for Neonatal jaundice from breast milk inhibitor is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period .

What is breast milk jaundice?

Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and whites of the eyes to turn yellow. There are two common problems that may occur in newborns receiving breast milk. If jaundice seen after the first week of life in a breastfed baby who is otherwise healthy, the condition may be called "breast milk jaundice."

Is physiological jaundice same as breast milk jaundice?

Physiologic jaundice: occurs between 1 and 7 days of life and peaks at 3–5 days. Breastfeeding jaundice (BFJ): exaggerated physiologic jaundice associated with inadequate milk intake. Breast milk jaundice (BMJ): occurs between 1 and 12 weeks in thriving breast milk–fed infant.

What is the ICD-10 code for newborn hyperbilirubinemia?

P59. 9 - Neonatal jaundice, unspecified. ICD-10-CM.

Is breast milk jaundice conjugated and unconjugated?

Breast milk jaundice typically presents in the second half of the first week of life, or in the second week of life, with an unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia in an otherwise healthy infant whose nutritional intake is predominantly via breastfeeding.

Is hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice the same?

Hyperbilirubinemia is a condition in which there is a build up of bilirubin in the blood, causing yellow discoloration of the eyes and skin, called jaundice.

Is breastfeeding jaundice direct or indirect?

Breast milk jaundice is a common cause of indirect hyperbilirubinemia. The etiology of breast milk jaundice is not clearly understood, but a combination of genetic and environmental factors may play a role.

What is pathological and physiological jaundice?

In most cases, it is a mild, transient, and self-limiting condition and is referred to as "physiological Jaundice." However, it is imperative to distinguish this from a more severe form called "pathological Jaundice." Failure to identify and treat this entity may result in bilirubin encephalopathy and associated ...

What does unconjugated bilirubin do?

Some bilirubin is bound to a certain protein (albumin) in the blood. This type of bilirubin is called unconjugated, or indirect, bilirubin. In the liver, bilirubin is changed into a form that your body can get rid of. This is called conjugated bilirubin or direct bilirubin.

What is the correct ICD 10 code for jaundice?

R17ICD-10 code R17 for Unspecified jaundice is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What is the ICD-10 diagnosis code for hyperbilirubinemia?

Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism E80. 6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E80. 6 became effective on October 1, 2021.

How does breast milk affect neonatal jaundice?

Breast milk jaundice most often occurs in the second or later weeks of life and can continue for several weeks. While the exact mechanism leading to breast milk jaundice is unknown, it is believed that substances in the mother's milk inhibit the ability of the infant's liver to process bilirubin.

What is physiologic jaundice?

Neonatal jaundice. Newborn physiological jaundice. Physiologic jaundice, neonatal. Clinical Information. Jaundice that appears during the neonatal period. In the majority of cases, it appears in the first week of life and is classified as physiologic due to accelerated destruction of erythrocytes and liver immaturity.

What does yellow skin mean in newborns?

Yellow discoloration of the skin; mucous membrane; and sclera in the newborn. It is a sign of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia . Most cases are transient self-limiting (physiological neonatal jaundice) occurring in the first week of life, but some can be a sign of pathological disorders, particularly liver diseases.

Is P59.9 on the maternal record?

P59.9 should be used on the newborn record - not on the maternal record. kernicterus ( P57.-) Jaundice that appears during the neonatal period. In the majority of cases, it appears in the first week of life and is classified as physiologic due to accelerated destruction of erythrocytes and liver immaturity.

Symptoms and Tests

Common symptoms of jaundice are yellow skin and white of eyes, dark coloured body fluids (urine and stool). If jaundice along with severe abdominal pain, blood vomit, blood in stool, change in mental function, fever or tendency to bleed easily are cause of concern.

Types of Jaundice

There are mainly 3 types of jaundice – Prehepatic, hepatic, posthepatic.

ICD 10 Codes for Jaundice and Coding guidelines

ICD 10 Codes for jaundice are located in different chapters in ICD book. ICD 10 Code for Neonatal jaundice are found in chapter 16 – conditions originating in perinatal period, code range P00 – P96

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