1B50
Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever
Classification
ICD-11
Block
1B40-1B5ZParent Code
BlockL1-1B4ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for scarlet fever?
The ICD-11 code for scarlet fever is 1B50. The full clinical description is "Scarlet fever".
What does ICD-11 code 1B50 mean?
ICD-11 code 1B50 represents “Scarlet fever”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious or Parasitic Diseases.
What chapter is 1B50 in?
1B50 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious or Parasitic Diseases (codes 1A00-1H0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 1B50?
1B50 maps to the ICD-10 code: A38 (Scarlet fever). This is an equivalent mapping.
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 UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code 1B50?
1B50 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0036285. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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