P15.6 – Subcutaneous fat necrosis due to birth injury
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Birth trauma
ICD-10-CM code
P15.6
- Code
P15.6(claims format:P156)- Description
- Subcutaneous fat necrosis due to birth injury
- 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
- P15
Index terms for P15.6
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in P15
- P15.0 – Birth injury to liverBillable
- P15.1 – Birth injury to spleenBillable
- P15.2 – Sternomastoid injury due to birth injuryBillable
- P15.3 – Birth injury to eyeBillable
- P15.4 – Birth injury to faceBillable
- P15.5 – Birth injury to external genitaliaBillable
- P15.8 – Other specified birth injuriesBillable
- P15.9 – Birth injury, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code P15.6?
P15.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for subcutaneous fat necrosis due to birth injury, in the block P10-P15 (Birth trauma).
Is P15.6 a billable code?
Yes. P15.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does P15.6 belong to?
It belongs to category P15 – Other birth injuries.
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.