Birth injury

Definition

A group of conditions characterised by the presence of damage of the tissues and organs of a newly delivered child due to physical pressure or injury during delivery.

8 subordinate codes

• KA40Birth injury to central nervous system
• KA41Birth injury to eye
• KA42Birth injury to scalp
• KA43Birth injury to skin or soft tissues
• KA44Birth injury to peripheral nervous system
• KA45Birth injury to skeleton
• KA46Birth injury to other organs
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

• KA00-KA0ZFetus or newborn affected by maternal factors or by complications of pregnancy, labour or delivery
• KA20-KA2ZDisorders of newborn related to length of gestation or fetal growth
• KA60-KA6ZInfections of the fetus or newborn
• KA80-KA8ZHaemorrhagic or haematological disorders of fetus or newborn
• KB00-KB0ZNeurological disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period
• KB20-KB2ZRespiratory disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period
• KB40-KB4ZCardiovascular disorders present in the perinatal or neonatal period
• KB60-KB6ZTransitory endocrine or metabolic disorders specific to fetus or newborn