ICD-10-CM P12.1: Chignon (from vacuum extraction) due to birth injury

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About ICD-10-CM Code P12.1 (Chignon)

ICD-10-CM code P12.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM P12.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about P12.1 - Chignon (from vacuum extraction) due to birth injury. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Chignon.