P15.3
Billable

Birth injury to eye

Billable / Specific Code

What is Birth injury to eye?

ICD-10-CM P15.3 is the diagnosis code for Birth injury to eye. 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

Coding Guidelines for P15.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • Subconjunctival hemorrhage due to birth injury
  • Traumatic glaucoma due to birth injury

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where P15.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is P15.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, P15.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does P15.3 mean?

P15.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Birth injury to eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of P15.3?

The parent code of P15.3 is P15 ("Other birth injuries"). P15.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is P15.3 in?

P15.3 is located in Section P10-P15 — "Birth trauma" within Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use P15.3?

Use P15.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Birth injury to eye" 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 Birth injury to eye?

The ICD-10-CM code for Birth injury to eye is P15.3.

Can P15.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, P15.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is P15.3 in?

P15.3 is in Chapter 16 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is P15.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, P15.3 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
P15.3
Birth injury to eye
Billable / Specific Code
16 — Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
P10-P15 — Birth trauma
2026 ICD-10-CM