P11.9 – Birth injury to central nervous system, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Birth trauma
ICD-10-CM code
P11.9
- Code
P11.9(claims format:P119)- Description
- Birth injury to central nervous system, unspecified
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 16. Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- Block
- P10-P15 Birth trauma
- Parent codes
- P11
Index terms for P11.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in P11
- P11.0 – Cerebral edema due to birth injuryBillable
- P11.1 – Other specified brain damage due to birth injuryBillable
- P11.2 – Unspecified brain damage due to birth injuryBillable
- P11.3 – Birth injury to facial nerveBillable
- P11.4 – Birth injury to other cranial nervesBillable
- P11.5 – Birth injury to spine and spinal cordBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P11.9?
P11.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for birth injury to central nervous system, unspecified, in the block P10-P15 (Birth trauma).
Is P11.9 a billable code?
Yes. P11.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does P11.9 belong to?
It belongs to category P11 – Other birth injuries to central nervous system.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.