L40.0 - Psoriasis vulgaris

Clinical Definition

An unspecified disorder of muscle function occurring in newborns. This is a general category for muscle function abnormalities that manifest in the perinatal period but cannot be more specifically classified.

Documentation Requirements

• Age: Must document occurrence during the perinatal period (typically birth to 28 days)

• Muscle involvement specifics:

  • Which muscle groups are affected

  • Description of dysfunction

• Confirmation that condition:

  • Is not part of another diagnosed syndrome

  • Cannot be classified more specifically

• Signs and symptoms observed

• Functional impact on infant

Common Synonyms

• Newborn muscle weakness

• Baby muscle problems

• Infant muscle dysfunction

• Neonatal muscle disorder

Coding Conflicts

Excludes1:

• Congenital muscular dystrophies (Q79.-)

• Myasthenia gravis (G70.0)

• Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (Q74.3)

Excludes2:

• Muscle disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

• Specific genetic muscle disorders with known etiology

Scribing.io Automation

The AI scribe automatically identifies:

• Age-specific references to newborn/perinatal period

• Descriptions of muscle function abnormalities

• Exclusion of more specific diagnoses

• Keywords related to muscle weakness or dysfunction

• Documentation of observed symptoms

Key phrases like "newborn muscle disorder," "perinatal muscle dysfunction," or "neonatal muscle weakness" trigger appropriate code suggestions.