What does ICD-10 code P51 mean?

ICD-10 code P51 is the standardized code used for umbilical hemorrhage of newborn in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code P51 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code P51 when recording umbilical hemorrhage of newborn in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code P51 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code P51: Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn

Name: ICD-10 Code P51: Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:29:15.351Z

P51 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents umbilical hemorrhage of newborn in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

16Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)

block

P50-P61Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn

currentP50-P61

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

omphalitis with mild hemorrhage (P38.1)
umbilical hemorrhage from cut end of co-twins cord (P50.5)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

PediatricianNeonatologist

Sibling codes

P50Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss P52Intracranial nontraumatic hemorrhage of newborn P53Hemorrhagic disease of newbornbillable P54Other neonatal hemorrhages P55Hemolytic disease of newborn P56Hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease P57Kernicterus P58Neonatal jaundice due to other excessive hemolysis P59Neonatal jaundice from other and unspecified causes P60Disseminated intravascular coagulation of newbornbillable P61Other perinatal hematological disorders

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

P51

Replacement codes

P51.0 — Massive umbilical hemorrhage of newbornP51.8 — Other umbilical hemorrhages of newbornP51.9 — Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn, unspecified

Common synonyms

Umbilical hemorrhage of newborn

Frequently asked questions

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