2025 ICD-10-CM code P15
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period - P10-P15 Birth trauma P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period Feed
This code encompasses other birth injuries not classified elsewhere in the P10-P15 range.
Medical necessity for P15 is established by documenting the injury's direct relationship to the birth process. This documentation justifies the medical attention required to address the birth-related injury.
The responsibility for diagnosing and documenting P15 typically falls on the physician attending the birth, often an obstetrician or neonatologist.
- P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- P00-P96 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP10-P15 Birth trauma
In simple words: Code P15 refers to various birth injuries that don't fit into other categories, like injuries to internal organs, skin, or other body parts, happening during labor or delivery.
This code is used to document injuries sustained by a newborn during labor or delivery that are not otherwise specified within the birth trauma category (P10-P15). This can include injuries to organs, soft tissues, or other body systems.
Example 1: A newborn presents with a fractured clavicle sustained during a difficult delivery. Since this injury is not classified elsewhere within the P10-P15 code range, P15 is the appropriate code., An infant experiences a birth injury to the spleen, requiring medical intervention. This scenario warrants the use of P15 as a more specific code isn't available., During labor and delivery, a newborn suffers from fat necrosis under the skin, a direct result of the birth process. This situation can be accurately classified under the P15 code.
Thorough documentation of the specific nature and location of the injury is crucial for proper coding. Include details from physical examinations, imaging studies, and any treatment provided. The record should also clearly link the injury to the birth event.
** For more granular coding options for various manifestations of birth injuries, please consult iFrameAI's updated resources.
- Specialties:Neonatology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center