Is P12.81 a billable code?
Yes. P12.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
P12.81: Caput succedaneum
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
P12.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for caput succedaneum. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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P12.81 questions
What does P12.81 mean?
P12.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Caput succedaneum. It is in chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.