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1B70.0

Erysipelas

Erysipelas

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

1B70

Child Codes

5

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (5)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for erysipelas?

The ICD-11 code for erysipelas is 1B70.0. The full clinical description is "Erysipelas".

What does ICD-11 code 1B70.0 mean?

ICD-11 code 1B70.0 represents “Erysipelas”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious or Parasitic Diseases.

What chapter is 1B70.0 in?

1B70.0 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious or Parasitic Diseases (codes 1A00-1H0Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 1B70.0?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 1B70.0 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 1B70.0?

1B70.0 has 5 child codes, including: 1B70.00 (Erysipelas of face), 1B70.01 (Erysipelas of external ear), 1B70.02 (Erysipelas of lower limb), 1B70.0Y (Erysipelas of other specified site), and 1 more.

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