Birth injury to other long bones

This code signifies a traumatic injury to a long bone, other than those specifically coded elsewhere (e.g., clavicle, humerus, femur), sustained by an infant during the birth process. These injuries typically result from mechanical forces applied during delivery, such as traction or compression.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a fracture or other traumatic injury to a long bone (e.g., tibia, fibula, radius, ulna) in a newborn, directly attributable to the birthing event. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing the injury, its location, and the causal link to delivery.

• Ensure the documentation specifies a long bone and not a flat or irregular bone.
• Verify the injury occurred during birth; injuries sustained post-delivery would be coded differently.
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.