P13 – Birth injury to skeleton
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Birth trauma
ICD-10-CM code
P13
- Code
P13(claims format:P13)- Description
- Birth injury to skeleton
- 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
Billable codes under P13
P13 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- P13.0 – Fracture of skull due to birth injuryBillable
- P13.1 – Other birth injuries to skullBillable
- P13.2 – Birth injury to femurBillable
- P13.3 – Birth injury to other long bonesBillable
- P13.4 – Fracture of clavicle due to birth injuryBillable
- P13.8 – Birth injuries to other parts of skeletonBillable
- P13.9 – Birth injury to skeleton, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for P13
Excludes2 (not included here):
- birth injury to spine (P11.5)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P13?
P13 is the ICD-10-CM code for birth injury to skeleton, in the block P10-P15 (Birth trauma).
Is P13 a billable code?
No. P13 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.