P12Header code — not billable
Birth injury to scalp
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- Category
- P12
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category P12
P12.0Cephalhematoma due to birth injuryYesP12.1Chignon (from vacuum extraction) due to birth injuryYesP12.2Epicranial subaponeurotic hemorrhage due to birth injuryYesP12.3Bruising of scalp due to birth injuryYesP12.4Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipmentYesP12.8Other birth injuries to scalpP12.81Caput succedaneumYesP12.89Other birth injuries to scalpYesP12.9Birth injury to scalp, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P12?
P12 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Birth injury to scalp.
Is P12 a billable code?
No. P12 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is P12 in?
P12 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
When did P12 become effective?
P12 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to P12?
P12 belongs to category P12, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.