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P12.8

Non-billable

Other birth injuries to scalp

P12.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other birth injuries to scalp. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as P12.81 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
P00-P96
Parent
P12
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P12.8?
P12.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other birth injuries to scalp". It falls under P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period.
Is P12.8 a billable code?
No — P12.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as P12.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of P12.8?
P12.8 has 2 more specific child codes, including P12.81, P12.89.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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