P12.81 Caput succedaneum

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 795 in MDC 15.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 767.19 Other injuries to scalp (approximate)

Diagnosis Index entries for P12.81

• Caput › succedaneum
• Injury › scalp › newborn (birth injury) › specified NEC › caput succedaneum

Nearby codes

• P12.1 Chignon (from vacuum extraction) due to birth injury
• P12.2 Epicranial subaponeurotic hemorrhage due to birth injury
• P12.3 Bruising of scalp due to birth injury
• P12.4 Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment
• P12.8 Other birth injuries to scalp
• P12.81 Caput succedaneum (this code)
• P12.89 Other birth injuries to scalp
• P12.9 Birth injury to scalp, unspecified