Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P61 is the diagnosis code for Other perinatal hematological disorders. 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 P61. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where P61 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, P61 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
P61 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other perinatal hematological disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
P61 is located in Section P50-P61 — "Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
P61 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: P61.0, P61.1, P61.2, P61.3, P61.4 and more.
Use P61 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other perinatal hematological disorders" 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 Other perinatal hematological disorders is P61.
No, P61 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
P61 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for P61 include: transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy (D80.7).
Yes, P61 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.