Stillbirth (P95)
The ICD-10 code P95 is used specifically for recording cases of stillbirth, which refers to the death of a fetus before or during birth. This code encompasses various types of fetal deaths, including fresh, macerated, premature, and mature stillbirths.
The code P95 covers all recognized forms of fetal death, also called stillbirth, fetal death, or antepartum stillbirth. It includes detailed distinctions based on fetal weight and maturity, such as immature or premature stillbirths in both males and females, as well as those where the timing of fetal death in relation to labor is unknown. Using this ICD-10 code for stillbirth ensures precise identification of the event, which is crucial for healthcare providers and medical coders working with perinatal conditions. When searching for the ICD-10 code for stillbirth, P95 is the standardized code that captures the full scope of these devastating outcomes, facilitating accurate clinical documentation, reporting, and research related to fetal demise.
Instructional Notations
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Deadborn fetus NOS
- Fetal death of unspecified cause
- Stillbirth NOS
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- maternal care for intrauterine death O36.4
- missed abortion O02.1
- outcome of delivery, stillbirth Z37.1 Z37.3 Z37.4 Z37.7
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Fetal Death
Death of the developing young in utero. BIRTH of a dead FETUS is STILLBIRTH.
Fetus
The unborn young of a viviparous mammal, in the postembryonic period, after the major structures have been outlined. In humans, the unborn young from the end of the eighth week after CONCEPTION until BIRTH, as distinguished from the earlier EMBRYO, MAMMALIAN.
Stillbirth
The event that a FETUS is born dead or stillborn.
