Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Neonatal bruising
  • Neonatal ecchymoses
  • Neonatal petechiae
  • Neonatal superficial hematomata

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • P12.3 - bruising of scalp due to birth injury (P12.3)
  • P12.0 - cephalhematoma due to birth injury (P12.0)

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