2025 ICD-10-CM code P10
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Perinatal conditions - Birth trauma (P10-P15) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96) Feed
Intracranial laceration and hemorrhage due to birth injury.
Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of objective clinical findings supporting the diagnosis, such as neurological symptoms, abnormal neuroimaging results indicating intracranial hemorrhage or lacerations, and the direct causal link between the birth process and these injuries.
Obstetricians, neonatologists, and neurosurgeons may be involved in the care and treatment of newborns with this condition, depending on the severity and complexity.
In simple words: This code describes bleeding and tears inside the baby's skull caused by injury during birth.
This code classifies intracranial laceration and hemorrhage that occurs as a direct result of birth trauma.It encompasses injuries to the brain's blood vessels and tissues caused by the birthing process.This excludes intracranial hemorrhage of unspecified origin in newborns, hemorrhage due to anoxia or hypoxia, and nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage in newborns.
Example 1: A newborn experiences significant head compression during a prolonged and difficult vaginal delivery, resulting in intracranial hemorrhage and lacerations.The condition is diagnosed using cranial ultrasound and MRI., A baby delivered via forceps experiences minor intracranial bleeding, detected through subtle neurological symptoms and confirmed via neuroimaging. , A premature infant sustains intracranial injury during a traumatic birth, necessitating immediate neurosurgical intervention.
Detailed maternal and fetal history, including labor and delivery notes, type of delivery, use of instruments, any complications during birth,neurological examination findings (Apgar scores, etc.), and results of neuroimaging studies (cranial ultrasound, MRI, CT scan).
** The severity of intracranial injury can range from mild to severe, necessitating varying levels of medical intervention.Accurate documentation is crucial for proper coding and reimbursement.
- Revenue Code: Revenue codes depend on the specific services provided and will vary by payer and facility.
- RVU: RVUs are not directly associated with ICD-10 codes.Reimbursement is based on the procedures performed and other factors.
- Global Days: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Fee Schedule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Specialties:Neonatology, Obstetrics, Neurosurgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Birthing Center