Injury to multiple nerves of pelvic girdle and lower limb

This code signifies trauma affecting several distinct nerves within the pelvic girdle and/or the lower extremity. It indicates a complex neurological injury rather than damage to a single nerve or a diffuse plexus. The injury typically results in a combination of motor, sensory, or autonomic deficits corresponding to the affected nerve distributions.

Use this code when documentation specifies damage to more than one named nerve (e.g., sciatic and femoral nerves) in the pelvic or lower limb region due to an external force. This is appropriate for injuries like crush injuries, severe fractures, or penetrating wounds that simultaneously impact multiple nerve pathways. Ensure the medical record clearly identifies the specific nerves involved and the traumatic etiology.

• Do not use for injuries to a single nerve or for generalized polyneuropathies.
• Requires documentation of specific nerve involvement; avoid using for vague "nerve damage" without further detail.
• Sequence this code after the primary injury (e.g., fracture, open wound) that caused the nerve damage.