P10.0
Billable

Subdural hemorrhage due to birth injury

Billable / Specific Code

What is Subdural hemorrhage due to birth injury?

ICD-10-CM P10.0 is the diagnosis code for Subdural hemorrhage due to birth injury. This code falls under the section "Birth trauma" within Chapter 16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for P10.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Subdural hematoma (localized) due to birth injury

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as P10.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • subdural hemorrhage accompanying tentorial tear (P10.4)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where P10.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is P10.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, P10.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does P10.0 mean?

P10.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Subdural hemorrhage due to birth injury". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of P10.0?

The parent code of P10.0 is P10 ("Intracranial laceration and hemorrhage due to birth injury"). P10.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is P10.0 in?

P10.0 is located in Section P10-P15 — "Birth trauma" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use P10.0?

Use P10.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Subdural hemorrhage due to birth injury" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Subdural hemorrhage due to birth injury?

The ICD-10-CM code for Subdural hemorrhage due to birth injury is P10.0.

Can P10.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, P10.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is P10.0 in?

P10.0 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from P10.0?

Type 1 Excludes for P10.0 include: subdural hemorrhage accompanying tentorial tear (P10.4).

Is P10.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, P10.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
P10.0
Subdural hemorrhage due to birth injury
Billable / Specific Code
16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
P10-P15 — Birth trauma
2026 ICD-10-CM