Is P50.5 a billable code?
Yes. P50.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
P50.5: Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from cut end of co-twin's cord
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
P50.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from cut end of co-twin's cord. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in P50 Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss
- P50.0Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from vasa previa
- P50.1Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from ruptured cord
- P50.2Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from placenta
- P50.3Newborn affected by hemorrhage into co-twin
- P50.4Newborn affected by hemorrhage into maternal circulation
- P50.8Newborn affected by other intrauterine (fetal) blood loss
- P50.9Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss, unspecified
P50.5 questions
What does P50.5 mean?
P50.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from cut end of co-twin's cord. It is in chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.