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P12.89

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Other birth injuries to scalp

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Other types of birth-related injuries to the baby's scalp not classified elsewhere, such as lacerations, abrasions, or minor wounds.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for scalp injuries that don't fit into the more specific P12 categories
  • •Document the type and severity of the scalp injury in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└P12Birth injury to scalp└P12.8Other birth injuries to scalp└P12.89Other birth injuries to scalp
└P12.89Other birth injuries to scalp

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