P15Header code — not billable
Other birth injuries
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- Category
- P15
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category P15
P15.0Birth injury to liverYesP15.1Birth injury to spleenYesP15.2Sternomastoid injury due to birth injuryYesP15.3Birth injury to eyeYesP15.4Birth injury to faceYesP15.5Birth injury to external genitaliaYesP15.6Subcutaneous fat necrosis due to birth injuryYesP15.8Other specified birth injuriesYesP15.9Birth injury, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P15?
P15 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other birth injuries.
Is P15 a billable code?
No. P15 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 P15 in?
P15 falls under Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
When did P15 become effective?
P15 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to P15?
P15 belongs to category P15, 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.