Other birth injuries (P15) ICD-10-CM
The P15 code range covers other birth injuries with 10 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 9 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the P15 Range 10 codes · 9 billable
- P15 Other birth injuriesNon-billable
- P15.0 Birth injury to liver
- P15.1 Birth injury to spleen
- P15.2 Sternomastoid injury due to birth injury
- P15.3 Birth injury to eye
- P15.4 Birth injury to face
- P15.5 Birth injury to external genitalia
- P15.6 Subcutaneous fat necrosis due to birth injury
- P15.8 Other specified birth injuries
- P15.9 Birth injury, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the P15 range.
Birth Injuries
Mechanical or anoxic trauma incurred by the infant during labor or delivery.
About the P15 Code Range
ICD-10 code P15 covers various less common birth injuries that affect different body parts, such as the liver, spleen, eye, face, and genitalia. These codes help specify the exact type of injury a newborn sustains during birth that isn’t covered by more common birth trauma categories.
The ICD-10 code for birth injury to liver (P15.0) includes conditions like liver rupture or hematoma caused by birth trauma. Code P15.1 is used for birth injuries to the spleen, such as spleen rupture. Injuries like sternomastoid muscle damage causing torticollis are coded under P15.2. Eye-related birth injuries including subconjunctival hemorrhage or traumatic glaucoma are classified with P15.3. Facial birth injuries like neonatal cyanosis fall under P15.4. Injuries to external genitalia, such as testicular or vulvar hematoma, use P15.5. P15.6 identifies subcutaneous fat necrosis from trauma at birth. Other specified injuries (e.g., deafness, kidney or laryngeal trauma) are coded with P15.8. When the birth injury is not otherwise specified, P15.9 applies. These codes assist healthcare providers and coders in accurately describing rare birth traumas for records and care planning.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P15 range?
Of the 10 codes in this range, 9 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 P15 range classify?
The range classifies other birth injuries. 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.
