P12.3 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Bruising of scalp due to birth injury for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to P12.3 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

P12.3 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about P12.3 ICD 10 code

A bruise is a mark on your skin caused by blood trapped under the surface. It happens when an injury crushes small blood vessels but does not break the skin. Those vessels break open and leak blood under the skin.

Bruises are often painful and swollen. You can get skin, muscle and bone bruises. Bone bruises are the most serious.

It can take months for a bruise to fade, but most last about two weeks. They start off a reddish color, and then turn bluish-purple and greenish-yellow before returning to normal. To reduce bruising, ice the injured area and elevate it above your heart. See your health care provider if you seem to bruise for no reason, or if the bruise appears to be infected.

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