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Hyperbilirubinemia can be caused by an increase in the production of bilirubin, decreased conjugation of bilirubin in the liver, impaired uptake of bilirubin by liver cells, or decreased excretion of bilirubin into bile. Common causes include hemolysis, liver disease, and obstruction of bile flow.

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