P15.5 ICD-10-CM Code: Birth injury to external genitalia
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
P15.5Birth injury to external genitalia
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where P15.5 sits
- 1
Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- 2
Section
Birth trauma (P10-P15)
- 3
Category P15
Other birth injuries
- 4
Code P15.5
Birth injury to external genitalia
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for P15.5.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for P15.5.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for P15.5.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for P15.5.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for P15.5.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code P15.5 mean?
P15.5 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Birth injury to external genitalia.”
Is P15.5 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, P15.5 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is P15.5 located in ICD-10-CM?
P15.5 is listed in Chapter 16, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96), within Birth trauma (P10-P15) (P10–P15), under category P15, Other birth injuries.
What coding notes are listed for P15.5?
No inclusion terms are listed for P15.5 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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