Question 1

Is P55 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P55 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 P55 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P55 represents Hemolytic disease 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

When was ICD-10 code P55 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code P55 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P55?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P55 is section:P50-P61 (Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

P552026

Excludes15Not coded together

Excludes25Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

Is P55 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code P55 mean?

When was ICD-10 code P55 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P55?