Question 1

Is P51 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P51 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code P51 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P51 represents Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P51?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P51 is section:P50-P61 (Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from P51?

Accepted Answer

Code P51 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: omphalitis with mild hemorrhage (P38.1); umbilical hemorrhage from cut end of co-twins cord (P50.5). These conditions cannot be coded together with P51 as they represent different diagnoses.

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