M53.1 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Cervicobrachial syndrome for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 2 excludes for M53.1 ICD 10 code
- cervical disc disorder (M50.-)
- thoracic outlet syndrome (G54.0)
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M53.1 ICD10 Code:
- M00-M99 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
- M50-M54 Other dorsopathies
- M53 Other and unspecified dorsopathies, not elsewhere classified
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
M53.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about M53.1 ICD 10 code
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that sends signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Damage to the brachial plexus can cause symptoms such as:
- A limp or paralyzed arm
- Lack of muscle control in the arm, hand, or wrist
- Lack of feeling or sensation in the arm or hand
Brachial plexus injuries can happen because of shoulder trauma, tumors, or inflammation. Sometimes they happen during childbirth when a baby's shoulders become stuck during delivery and the nerves stretch or tear.
Some brachial plexus injuries may heal without treatment. Many children who are injured during birth improve or recover by 3 to 4 months of age. Treatment includes physical therapy and, in some cases, surgery.
NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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