KA40
Birth injury to central nervous system
Birth injury to central nervous system
Child Codes (6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for birth injury to central nervous system?
The ICD-11 code for birth injury to central nervous system is KA40. The full clinical description is "Birth injury to central nervous system".
What does ICD-11 code KA40 mean?
ICD-11 code KA40 represents “Birth injury to central nervous system”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period.
What chapter is KA40 in?
KA40 is in Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes KA00-KD5Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code KA40?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for KA40 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-10. Use the ICD-11 to ICD-10 converter to search for related codes.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What are the subcategories under KA40?
KA40 has 6 child codes, including: KA40.0 (Intracranial laceration or haemorrhage due to birth injury), KA40.1 (Cerebral oedema due to birth injury), KA40.2 (Birth injury to spine or spinal cord), KA40.3 (Birth injury to brainstem), and 2 more.
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