Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery

This code signifies hyperbilirubinemia occurring in a newborn specifically due to their premature birth. It indicates that the immaturity of the infant's liver and other physiological systems is the primary contributing factor to the elevated bilirubin levels, leading to visible jaundice.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links neonatal jaundice to preterm delivery. This diagnosis is appropriate for premature infants exhibiting yellowing of the skin and sclera, where laboratory tests confirm elevated unconjugated bilirubin, and no other primary cause for the jaundice (e.g., ABO incompatibility, sepsis) is identified.

• Always sequence this code after the code for preterm infant (e.g., P07.xx) if both conditions are present.
• Do not use this code if the jaundice is due to a specific hemolytic disease or other identifiable cause; instead, code the specific cause.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the association between the prematurity and the jaundice.