Stillbirth (P95) ICD-10-CM
The P95 code range covers stillbirth with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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.
Codes in the P95 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- P95 Stillbirth
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the P95 range.
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.
About the P95 Code Range
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.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the P95 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 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 P95 range classify?
The range classifies stillbirth. 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.
