Hyperbilirubinemia ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023

The most noticeable sign of hyperbilirubinemia is jaundice, which causes a yellowish discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes.

Hyperbilirubinemia in adults can be caused by conditions like liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, or conditions that lead to an increased breakdown of red blood cells, such as hemolytic anemia.

In newborns, mild hyperbilirubinemia often resolves on its own. More severe cases may require treatments such as phototherapy or, in very severe cases, a blood transfusion.

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