18
Pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium
Pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium
Child Codes (9)
BlockL1-JA0Abortive outcome of pregnancy
BlockL1-JA2Oedema, proteinuria, or hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium
BlockL1-JA4Obstetric haemorrhage
BlockL1-JA6Certain specified maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy
BlockL1-JA8Maternal care related to the fetus, amniotic cavity or possible delivery problems
BlockL1-JB0Complications of labour or delivery
BlockL1-JB2Delivery
BlockL1-JB4Complications predominantly related to the puerperium
BlockL1-JB6Certain obstetric conditions, not elsewhere classified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium?
The ICD-11 code for pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium is 18. The full clinical description is "Pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium".
What does ICD-11 code 18 mean?
ICD-11 code 18 represents "Pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium". It is classified under the ICD-11 classification system.
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 18?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 18 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-10. Use the ICD-11 to ICD-10 converter to search for related codes.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What are the subcategories under 18?
18 has 9 child codes, including: BlockL1-JA0 (Abortive outcome of pregnancy), BlockL1-JA2 (Oedema, proteinuria, or hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium), BlockL1-JA4 (Obstetric haemorrhage), BlockL1-JA6 (Certain specified maternal disorders predominantly related to pregnancy), and 5 more.
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