ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for P12.4
Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment
Coding Notes & Guidelines for P12.4
Inclusion Terms
- Sampling incision of scalp of newborn
- Scalp clip (electrode) injury of newborn
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code P12.4 (Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment)
ICD-10-CM code P12.4 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 P12.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about P12.4 - Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment. 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 Injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment.