Question 1

Is P54 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P54 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 P54 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P54 represents Other neonatal hemorrhages. 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 P54?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P54 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 P54?

Accepted Answer

Code P54 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: newborn affected by (intrauterine) blood loss (P50.-); pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period (P26.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with P54 as they represent different diagnoses.

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