P12.8 – Other birth injuries to scalp
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Birth trauma
ICD-10-CM code
P12.8
- Code
P12.8(claims format:P128)- Description
- Other birth injuries to scalp
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- P12
Billable codes under P12.8
P12.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- P12.81 – Caput succedaneumBillable
- P12.89 – Other birth injuries to scalpBillable
Related codes in P12
- P12.0 – Cephalhematoma due to birth injuryBillable
- P12.1 – Chignon (from vacuum extraction) due to birth injuryBillable
- P12.2 – Epicranial subaponeurotic hemorrhage due to birth injuryBillable
- P12.3 – Bruising of scalp due to birth injuryBillable
- P12.4 – Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipmentBillable
- P12.9 – Birth injury to scalp, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P12.8?
P12.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other birth injuries to scalp, in the block P10-P15 (Birth trauma).
Is P12.8 a billable code?
No. P12.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does P12.8 belong to?
It belongs to category P12 – Birth injury to scalp.
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.