Other specified infantile cerebral palsy

This code signifies a form of cerebral palsy that originates in infancy, characterized by motor dysfunction and neurological impairments that do not fit the criteria for more specific types like spastic, ataxic, or athetoid cerebral palsy. It encompasses various presentations of non-progressive brain lesions affecting motor control, often with associated conditions such as intellectual disability, epilepsy, or sensory deficits.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of infantile cerebral palsy that is not further specified as spastic, athetoid, or ataxic. This typically applies to cases with mixed features or atypical presentations that don't neatly fit into other defined categories. Ensure the medical record specifies the onset in infancy and the non-progressive nature of the condition.

• Always seek further specificity from the provider if the documentation simply states "cerebral palsy" without additional detail.
• Do not use this code if a more specific type of cerebral palsy (e.g., spastic, athetoid, ataxic) is documented.
• Code any associated conditions, such as intellectual disability (317-319), epilepsy (345.x), or visual/hearing impairments, in addition to the cerebral palsy.