Is P12.4 a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes. P12.4 (Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment) is billable and can be used for insurance claims. Always verify payer-specific requirements.

P12.4 ✓ Billable

Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment

Q: What is ICD-10 code P12.4?

ICD-10-CM code P12.4 stands for "Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment". It is a billable code in the Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period chapter, effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026).

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period

Code

P12.4

System

ICD-10-CM

Billable

Yes — valid for submission

Effective

FY2026

Chapter

Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period

Source

CMS / CDC NCHS

⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code P12.4?

ICD-10-CM code P12.4 represents Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.

Is P12.4 billable?

Yes. P12.4 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.

What chapter is P12.4 in?

P12.4 belongs to the Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period chapter (P00–P96) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the P12 category

P12 Birth injury to scalp Non-billable P12.0 Cephalhematoma due to birth injury Billable P12.1 Chignon (from vacuum extraction) due to birth injury Billable P12.2 Epicranial subaponeurotic hemorrhage due to birth injury Billable P12.3 Bruising of scalp due to birth injury Billable P12.8 Other birth injuries to scalp Non-billable P12.9 Birth injury to scalp, unspecified Billable P12.81 Caput succedaneum Billable

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