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KA42

Birth injury to scalp

Birth injury to scalp

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-KA4

Child Codes

7

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (7)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for birth injury to scalp?

The ICD-11 code for birth injury to scalp is KA42. The full clinical description is "Birth injury to scalp".

What does ICD-11 code KA42 mean?

ICD-11 code KA42 represents “Birth injury to scalp”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period.

What chapter is KA42 in?

KA42 is in Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes KA00-KD5Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code KA42?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for KA42 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 KA42?

KA42 has 7 child codes, including: KA42.0 (Bruising of scalp due to birth injury), KA42.1 (Cephalohaematoma due to birth injury), KA42.2 (Chignon due to birth injury), KA42.3 (Monitoring injury of scalp of newborn), and 3 more.

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