KA42.0
Bruising of scalp due to birth injury
Bruising of scalp due to birth injury
Classification
ICD-11
Block
KA40-KA4ZParent Code
KA42ICD-10 Mapping
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Contusion of scalp22562004
- Birth injury to scalp37384000
- Bruising of scalp due to birth injury206204009
- Neonatal scalp injury276621003
- Neonatal bruising of scalp276624006
- Neonatal traumatic disorder363226007
- Perinatal skin trauma due to obstetric injury403847008
- Perinatal superficial soft tissue trauma due to obstetric injury737208005
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for bruising of scalp due to birth injury?
The ICD-11 code for bruising of scalp due to birth injury is KA42.0. The full clinical description is "Bruising of scalp due to birth injury".
What does ICD-11 code KA42.0 mean?
ICD-11 code KA42.0 represents “Bruising of scalp due to birth injury”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period.
What chapter is KA42.0 in?
KA42.0 is in Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes KA00-KD5Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code KA42.0?
KA42.0 maps to the ICD-10 code: P12.3 (Bruising of scalp due to birth injury). This is an equivalent mapping.
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.
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