P95 ICD-10-CA code: Fetal death of unspecified cause

P95 is the ICD-10-CA code for “Fetal death of unspecified cause” in CIHI’s FY 2026–2027 release, in effect from Apr 1, 2026.

Official description

P95

Fetal death of unspecified cause

ICD-10-CA · Canada

Index terms

Entries in CIHI’s alphabetical index that lead to P95. Searching the index by the condition the note names is how coders reach this code.

  • Lithopedion
  • Stillbirth NEC
  • Papyraceous fetus
  • Deadborn fetus NEC
  • Maceration, fetus (cause not stated)
  • Death, fetus, fetal (cause not stated) (intrauterine)
  • Condition, conditions (arising in the perinatal period), lithopedion
  • Condition, conditions (arising in the perinatal period), demise, fetal
  • Condition, conditions (arising in the perinatal period), deadborn fetus
  • Condition, conditions (arising in the perinatal period), stillbirth NEC
  • Condition, conditions (arising in the perinatal period), papyraceous fetus
  • Condition, conditions (arising in the perinatal period), maceration of fetus or newborn (cause not stated)
  • Condition, conditions (arising in the perinatal period), death, fetus, fetal (cause not stated) (intrauterine)

Notes for P95

As CIHI prints them, with any note P95 takes from the headings above it.

Includes

  • Deadborn fetus NOSStillbirth NOS
  • Conditions that have their origin in the perinatal period even though death or morbidity occurs laterFrom Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)

Excludes

Conditions classified elsewhere.

  • Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E90)injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T98)neoplasms (C00-D48)tetanus neonatorum (A33)whooping cough (A37.-)From Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)

Where P95 sits

  1. 1ChapterChapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
  2. 2Block P90-P96Other disorders originating in the perinatal period
  3. 3Valid code P95Fetal death of unspecified cause

Source and release

Data release
ICD-10-CA · FY 2026–2027
Effective date
Apr 1, 2026
Publisher
CIHI

This page is built from the ICD-10-CA catalog that Vero Codes reads when it suggests codes: Canadian Institute for Health Information’s FY 2026–2027 release, imported from the publisher’s file and checked against it. The description, notes and structured data come from the same record.

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CA code P95 mean?

P95 is the ICD-10-CA code for “Fetal death of unspecified cause” in CIHI’s ICD-10-CA FY 2026–2027 release.

Where is P95 in ICD-10-CA?

P95 sits under P90-P96 Other disorders originating in the perinatal period, within Chapter 16: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).

What coding notes apply to P95?

ICD-10-CA lists Includes, Excludes notes for P95, including those from the headings it sits under. They are listed on this page with where each one comes from.

Which ICD-10-CA release does this page use?

It uses CIHI’s FY 2026–2027 release, in effect from Apr 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027. It is a reference: confirm the code against the current list and the payer’s rules before you submit it.