KA44
Birth injury to peripheral nervous system
Birth injury to peripheral nervous system
Child Codes (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for birth injury to peripheral nervous system?
The ICD-11 code for birth injury to peripheral nervous system is KA44. The full clinical description is "Birth injury to peripheral nervous system".
What does ICD-11 code KA44 mean?
ICD-11 code KA44 represents “Birth injury to peripheral nervous system”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period.
What chapter is KA44 in?
KA44 is in Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes KA00-KD5Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code KA44?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for KA44 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 KA44?
KA44 has 5 child codes, including: KA44.0 (Birth injury to cranial nerves), KA44.1 (Brachial plexus palsy in newborn), KA44.2 (Phrenic nerve paralysis due to birth injury), KA44.Y (Birth injury to other specified peripheral nerve), and 1 more.
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