ICD-10-CM · Billable Code
P12.81 — Caput succedaneum
Chapter P00-P96: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
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Common questions about P12.81 (Caput succedaneum)
What does ICD-10 code P12.81 mean?
P12.81 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Caput succedaneum. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is P12.81 a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, P12.81 is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does P12.81 belong to?
P12.81 belongs to the chapter "Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period" (codes P00-P96). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗