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P12.9

Billable

Birth injury to scalp, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A general code for any birth-related injury to the baby's scalp when the specific type of injury is not documented or identified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; attempt to use more specific codes (P12.0-P12.89) whenever possible
  • •Review clinical documentation to determine the exact nature of the scalp injury

Code Hierarchy

└P12Birth injury to scalp└P12.9Birth injury to scalp, unspecified
└P12.9Birth injury to scalp, unspecified

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