Birth injury to skeleton (P13) ICD-10-CM
The P13 code range covers birth injury to skeleton with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- birth injury to spine P11.5
Codes in the P13 Range 8 codes · 7 billable
- P13 Birth injury to skeletonNon-billable
- P13.0 Fracture of skull due to birth injury
- P13.1 Other birth injuries to skull
- P13.2 Birth injury to femur
- P13.3 Birth injury to other long bones
- P13.4 Fracture of clavicle due to birth injury
- P13.8 Birth injuries to other parts of skeleton
- P13.9 Birth injury to skeleton, unspecified
About the P13 Code Range
The ICD-10 code P13 covers birth injuries specifically affecting the skeleton, including fractures and other bone trauma sustained during delivery. These codes are used to document and classify injuries to various bones in newborns caused by birth trauma.
The section includes specific codes like P13.0 for fractures of the skull caused by birth injury, also known by terms such as “fractured skull of neonate due to birth trauma” or “perinatal skull defect.” Other codes classify injuries to facial bones (P13.1), femur (P13.2), long bones like humerus or tibia (P13.3), and clavicle (P13.4). Code P13.8 addresses birth injuries to other skeletal parts such as nose or shoulder dislocations related to birth trauma. When the specific bone injury is unclear, P13.9 is used for unspecified skeletal birth injuries, sometimes referred to as skeletal injury due to birth trauma or vertebral fractures. These ICD-10 codes provide precise classification for assessing and reporting birth-related skeletal injuries in newborn care settings.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P13 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the P13 range classify?
The range classifies birth injury to skeleton. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
