KA42.Y
Other specified birth injury to scalp
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for other specified birth injury to scalp?
The ICD-11 code for other specified birth injury to scalp is KA42.Y. The full clinical description is "Other specified birth injury to scalp".
What does ICD-11 code KA42.Y mean?
ICD-11 code KA42.Y represents “Other specified birth injury to scalp”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period.
What chapter is KA42.Y in?
KA42.Y 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.Y?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for KA42.Y 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.
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