Is P57 a billable code?
No. P57 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
P57: Kernicterus
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
P57 groups related diagnoses under kernicterus. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
P57 questions
What does P57 mean?
P57 is the ICD-10-CM code for Kernicterus. 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.