ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Subgaleal hemorrhage
Epicranial subaponeurotic hemorrhage due to birth injury
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hemorrhage, hemorrhagic (concealed) › subgaleal”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Subgaleal hemorrhage
The ICD-10-CM code for Subgaleal hemorrhage is P12.2 (Epicranial subaponeurotic hemorrhage due to birth injury).
Within P12 (birth injury to scalp), P12.2 is specifically for Epicranial subaponeurotic hemorrhage due to birth injury. Related codes cover Cephalhematoma due to birth injury (P12.0), Chignon (from vacuum extraction) due to birth injury (P12.1), bruising of scalp due to birth injury (P12.3), injury of scalp of newborn due to monitoring equipment (P12.4), other birth injuries to scalp (P12.8) and unspecified (P12.9).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 791 (Prematurity with Major Problems, relative weight 4.1075) and DRG 793 (Full Term Neonate with Major Problems, relative weight 4.2195), in MDC 15 (Newborns and Other Neonates with Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about Subgaleal hemorrhage ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Subgaleal hemorrhage?
- P12.2 — Epicranial subaponeurotic hemorrhage due to birth injury.
Is P12.2 billable?
- Yes. P12.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can P12.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict P12.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is P12.2 a CC or MCC?
- P12.2 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.