All ICD10 Codes

P12.81

Billable
ChapterP00–P96
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Caput succedaneum

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH16Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
P10-P15Birth trauma (P10-P15)
P12Birth injury to scalp
P12.8Other birth injuries to scalp
P12.81Caput succedaneumBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to P12.81:

chapterCH16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 795
Normal Newborn

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