P12.89 – Other birth injuries to scalp
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Birth trauma
ICD-10-CM code
P12.89
- Code
P12.89(claims format:P1289)- Description
- Other birth injuries to scalp
- 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
- P12 › P12.8
Index terms for P12.89
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in P12.8
- P12.81 – Caput succedaneumBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P12.89?
P12.89 is the ICD-10-CM code for other birth injuries to scalp, in the block P10-P15 (Birth trauma).
Is P12.89 a billable code?
Yes. P12.89 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does P12.89 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.