Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM P50 is the diagnosis code for Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss. 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 P50. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where P50 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, P50 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
P50 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
P50 is located in Section P50-P61 — "Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
P50 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: P50.0, P50.1, P50.2, P50.3, P50.4 and more.
Use P50 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss" 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 Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss is P50.
No, P50 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
P50 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for P50 include: congenital anemia from intrauterine (fetal) blood loss (P61.3).
Yes, P50 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.