Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P51 is the diagnosis code for Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn. This code falls under the section "Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn" within Chapter 16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as P51. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where P51 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, P51 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
P51 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
P51 is located in Section P50-P61 — "Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
P51 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: P51.0, P51.8, P51.9.
Use P51 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn is P51.
No, P51 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
P51 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for P51 include: omphalitis with mild hemorrhage (P38.1); umbilical hemorrhage from cut end of co-twins cord (P50.5).
Yes, P51 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.