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    ICD-10-CM Code For Umbilical Hemorrhage Of Newborn: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group P51 includes hemorrhagic conditions of the newborn that involve bleeding from the umbilical stump or umbilical vessels and related neonatal blood loss disorders. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios involving neonatal umbilical bleeding, the extent of blood loss, and any associated hemodynamic or hematologic complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM P51 group supports complete clinical documentation and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM P51: Umbilical Hemorrhage Of Newborn Overview

    This group covers newborns with bleeding originating from the umbilical stump or umbilical vessels, representing a neonatal hemorrhagic condition. The diagnoses target neonatal circulatory and hematologic stability related to umbilical bleeding. Accurate coding matters for proper clinical documentation and reimbursement because it captures the specific neonatal complication and resource needs.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when a newborn presents with documented bleeding originating from the umbilical stump or umbilical vessels during the perinatal period. Use these codes to capture the clinical presence of umbilical hemorrhage and any associated hemodynamic instability or need for intervention.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    3 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    P51.0Massive umbilical hemorrhage of newborn
    P51.8Other umbilical hemorrhages of newborn
    P51.9Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    1 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    794Neonate with Other Significant Problems

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A term newborn is noted in the delivery room to have bright red bleeding from the umbilical stump after cord clamping with persistent oozing despite local pressure. The delivery team evaluates for bleeding diathesis and local cord vessel bleeding; the infant is stabilized and the bleeding is attributed to localized umbilical hemorrhage without systemic coagulopathy. Typical codes: P51.0
    • A neonate in the neonatal intensive care unit with prematurity and thrombocytopenia develops recurrent bleeding from the umbilical site several days after birth, requiring transfusion and hematology consultation. The umbilical bleeding is recorded as part of the newborn’s hemorrhagic disorder related to an underlying hematologic condition complicating the neonatal course. Typical codes: P51.8
    • A newborn presents to the pediatric clinic after discharge with minor persistent blood staining at the umbilical stump but otherwise well, with no identified cause after routine evaluation; the encounter documents an unspecified umbilical hemorrhage of the newborn. Typical codes: P51.9

    Related Codes

    P50-NEWBORN-AFFECTED-BY-INTRAUTERINE-BLOOD-LOSS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Newborn Affected By Intrauterine Blood Loss: Group Overview

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    P53-HEMORRHAGIC-DISEASE-OF-NEWBORN

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    P54-OTHER-NEONATAL-HEMORRHAGES

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    P56-HYDROPS-FETALIS-DUE-TO-HEMOLYTIC-DISEASE

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    P57-KERNICTERUS-AND-NEONATAL-JAUNDICE

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    P59-NEONATAL-JAUNDICE-OTHER-UNSPECIFIED

    ICD-10-CM Code For Neonatal Jaundice From Other And Unspecified Causes: Group Overview

    P60-DISSEMINATED-INTRAVASCULAR-COAGULATION-NEWBORN

    ICD-10-CM Code For Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Of Newborn: Group Overview

    P61-OTHER-PERINATAL-HEMATOLOGICAL-DISORDERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Perinatal Hematological Disorders: Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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