P15.6
✓ BillableSubcutaneous fat necrosis due to birth injury
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code P15.6 represents subcutaneous fat necrosis due to birth injury. This code falls under the Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code P15.6?
ICD-10-CM code P15.6 is "Subcutaneous fat necrosis due to birth injury". It belongs to the category: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).
Is P15.6 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, P15.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)