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1B72

Impetigo

Impetigo

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-1B7

Child Codes

5

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (5)

1B72.0

Bullous impetigo

1B72.1

Non-bullous impetigo

1B72.2

Secondary impetiginisation of the skin

1B72.Y

Other specified impetigo

1B72.Z

Impetigo, unspecified

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

The ICD-11 code for impetigo is 1B72. The full clinical description is "Impetigo".

What does ICD-11 code 1B72 mean?

ICD-11 code 1B72 represents “Impetigo”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious or Parasitic Diseases.

What chapter is 1B72 in?

1B72 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious or Parasitic Diseases (codes 1A00-1H0Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 1B72?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 1B72 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 1B72?

1B72 has 5 child codes, including: 1B72.0 (Bullous impetigo), 1B72.1 (Non-bullous impetigo), 1B72.2 (Secondary impetiginisation of the skin), 1B72.Y (Other specified impetigo), and 1 more.

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