KA42
Birth injury to scalp
Birth injury to scalp
Child Codes (7)
KA42.0Bruising of scalp due to birth injury
KA42.1Cephalohaematoma due to birth injury
KA42.2Chignon due to birth injury
KA42.3Monitoring injury of scalp of newborn
KA42.4Subgaleal epicranial subaponeurotic haemorrhage due to birth injury
KA42.YOther specified birth injury to scalp
KA42.ZBirth injury to scalp, unspecified
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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