Perinatal jaundice from other excessive hemolysis

This code signifies jaundice in a newborn due to an accelerated breakdown of red blood cells (hemolysis) that is not caused by ABO or Rh incompatibility. This excessive hemolysis leads to elevated bilirubin levels, manifesting as yellowing of the skin and eyes.

Use this code when documentation specifies neonatal jaundice resulting from conditions like G6PD deficiency, hereditary spherocytosis, or other intrinsic red blood cell defects causing increased hemolysis. Ensure the physician's notes clearly rule out ABO or Rh isoimmunization as the cause.

• Differentiate from jaundice due to ABO incompatibility (773.0) or Rh incompatibility (773.1).
• Always sequence this code after the underlying cause of the excessive hemolysis, if known and documented.
• Ensure documentation specifies "other" excessive hemolysis to support this specific code.