Question 1

Is P12 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, P12 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code P12 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code P12 represents Birth injury to scalp. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code P12?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for P12 is section:P10-P15 (Birth trauma (P10-P15)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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