Is P56 a billable code?
No. P56 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
P56: Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
P56 groups related diagnoses under hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
P56 questions
What does P56 mean?
P56 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease. 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.