ICD-10 P52
Non-Billable HeaderIntracranial nontraumatic hemorrhage of newborn
About ICD-10-CM P52
ICD-10-CM code P52 represents Intracranial nontraumatic hemorrhage of newborn. This is a non-billable header code in the Perinatal Period chapter (block P52). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM P52 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with P52. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- intracranial hemorrhage due to birth injury (P10.-)
- intracranial hemorrhage due to other injury (S06.-)
Includes
- intracranial hemorrhage due to anoxia or hypoxia
Medicare LCD Coverage for P52
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list P52 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing P52.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but P52 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with P52
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To P52
Other codes in section P50-P61 (Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn).
ICD-10 P52, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code P52 billable? +
No, P52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block P52 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for P52? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with P52): intracranial hemorrhage due to birth injury (P10.-); intracranial hemorrhage due to other injury (S06.-)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 2, 2026.
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