Other cranial and peripheral nerve injuries due to birth trauma

This code signifies damage to cranial or peripheral nerves in a neonate resulting from the birthing process. This includes conditions like facial nerve palsy, brachial plexus injury (e.g., Erb's palsy, Klumpke's palsy), phrenic nerve paralysis, or laryngeal nerve injury caused by mechanical forces during delivery. These injuries can lead to temporary or permanent neurological deficits.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a specific cranial or peripheral nerve injury in a newborn directly attributable to birth trauma. This typically involves findings such as facial asymmetry, absent Moro reflex, arm paralysis, or respiratory distress linked to nerve damage sustained during labor and delivery.

• Differentiate from congenital nerve anomalies not related to birth trauma.
• Specify the exact nerve affected if further detail is available in the medical record.
• Consider sequencing this code after the primary diagnosis related to the birth trauma itself, if applicable.