Birth injury to scalp (P12) ICD-10-CM
The P12 code range covers birth injury to scalp with 10 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the P12 Range 10 codes · 8 billable
- P12 Birth injury to scalpNon-billable
- P12.0 Cephalhematoma due to birth injury
- P12.1 Chignon (from vacuum extraction) due to birth injury
- P12.2 Epicranial subaponeurotic hemorrhage due to birth injury
- P12.3 Bruising of scalp due to birth injury
- P12.4 Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment
- P12.8 Other birth injuries to scalpNon-billable
- P12.81 Caput succedaneum
- P12.89 Other birth injuries to scalp
- P12.9 Birth injury to scalp, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the P12 range.
Caput Succedaneum
A diffuse swelling of the scalp in a newborn, usually caused by the trauma of the scalp pushing through a narrowed cervix during birth. The swelling may extend across the midline of the scalp and may exhibit discoloration or bruising.
About the P12 Code Range
Birth injuries to a newborn’s scalp include bruising, bleeding, and injuries linked to monitoring equipment.
P12 separates scalp injuries by their named type or cause. P12.3 identifies bruising, while P12.4 identifies injury from monitoring equipment. P12.8 divides other scalp injuries into a named condition and other injuries. P12.9 identifies an unspecified scalp birth injury.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P12 range?
Of the 10 codes in this range, 8 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P12 range classify?
The range classifies birth injury to scalp. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
