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P15.5

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Birth injury to external genitalia

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

What This Code Means

Injury to the external genitalia during birth, such as bruising, lacerations, or trauma to the genital area.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify the sex of the infant and which structures are affected
  • •Document severity and whether surgical repair is needed

Code Hierarchy

└P15Other birth injuries└P15.5Birth injury to external genitalia
└P15.5Birth injury to external genitalia

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