P12.0
Cephalhematoma due to birth injury
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
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P12.0
Approximate Synonyms
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Cephalhematoma due to birth trauma
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Cephalohematoma due to birth trauma
Clinical Information
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A subperiosteal hemorrhage limited to the surface of one cranial bone, a usually benign condition seen in the newborn as a result of bone trauma.
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A subperiosteal hemorrhage limited to the surface of one cranial bone.
Details
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P12.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM P12.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of P12.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 P12.0 may differ.