Is ICD-10-CM code P10 billable?

No, P10 (Intracranial laceration and hemorrhage due to birth injury) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code P10 belong to?

P10 belongs to Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: P00–P96 (Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period).

P10Not billable, use a more specific code below

Intracranial laceration and hemorrhage due to birth injury

In Birth trauma (P10-P15), chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period

7 billable codes under P10: 6 are an MCC, 1 is a CC; all map to HCC 248 (Intracranial Hemorrhage).A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment. An HCC counts toward a Medicare Advantage patient's risk score.

Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

intracranial hemorrhage of newborn NOS (P52.9)
intracranial hemorrhage of newborn due to anoxia or hypoxia (P52.-)
nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage of newborn (P52.-)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Coding of conditions that originate from before birth through the 28th day after birth, including newborn record rules, prematurity, low birth weight, sepsis, and stillbirth.

General Perinatal Rules (page 71)
Observation and Evaluation of Newborns for Suspected Conditions not Found (page 73)
Coding Additional Perinatal Diagnoses (page 73)
Prematurity and Fetal Growth Retardation (page 73)
Low birth weight and immaturity status (page 74)
Bacterial Sepsis of Newborn (page 74)
Stillbirth (page 74)
COVID-19 Infection in Newborn (page 74)

Read Section I.C.16 (page 71)

All codes under P10

P10 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

P10 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 7 billable codes under P10 group to MS-DRG 791 or 793 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to P10

Notes on these codes point to P10.

CH19 Excludes2: birth trauma (P10-P15)
P52 Excludes1: intracranial hemorrhage due to birth injury (P10.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Childbirth Problems

Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery. Usually everything goes well, but problems can happen. They may cause a risk to the mother, baby, or both. Some of the more common childbirth problems include:

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a sudden injury that causes damage to the brain. It may happen when there is a blow, bump, or jolt to the head. This is a closed head injury. A TBI can also happen when an object penetrates the skull. This is a penetrating injury.

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.