S14.3 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S14.3XXA Injury of brachial plexus, initial encounter
- S14.3XXD Injury of brachial plexus, subsequent encounter
- S14.3XXS Injury of brachial plexus, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S14.3 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S10-S19 Injuries to the neck
- S14 Injury of nerves and spinal cord at neck level
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S14.3 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S14.3 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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