Infantile cerebral palsy, unspecified

This code signifies a diagnosis of cerebral palsy in an infant where the specific type or cause of the cerebral palsy is not documented. It indicates a non-progressive neurological disorder affecting movement and muscle tone, originating in the developing brain.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states "infantile cerebral palsy" without further specification of the type (e.g., spastic, athetoid, ataxic). It is appropriate when the provider has diagnosed cerebral palsy in an infant but has not yet determined or documented the specific clinical presentation.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of infantile cerebral palsy is documented (e.g., spastic, athetoid).
• Always query the provider for greater specificity if possible, as more detailed codes exist for different types of cerebral palsy.
• This code should be sequenced as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it is a co-existing condition impacting care.