1F55
Naegleriasis
Naegleriasis
Classification
ICD-11
Block
1F50-1F5ZParent Code
BlockL2-1F5ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Infection by Naegleria17723000
- Meningoencephalitis caused by Naegleria52281009
- Infection by Naegleria gruberi63605003
- Disease caused by Vahlkampfiidae105647006
- Amebic encephalitis230185008
- Primary amebic encephalitis230186009
- Amebic infection of central nervous system406559005
- Infection of central nervous system caused by Naegleria406596001
- Infection caused by Naegleria fowleri721816008
- Meningoencephalitis due to free-living ameba128211000119102
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for naegleriasis?
The ICD-11 code for naegleriasis is 1F55. The full clinical description is "Naegleriasis".
What does ICD-11 code 1F55 mean?
ICD-11 code 1F55 represents “Naegleriasis”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious or Parasitic Diseases.
What chapter is 1F55 in?
1F55 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious or Parasitic Diseases (codes 1A00-1H0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 1F55?
1F55 maps to the ICD-10 code: B60.2 (Naegleriasis). 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 SNOMED CT codes does 1F55 map to?
1F55 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 230185008, 406559005, 105647006, 17723000, 63605003, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code 1F55?
1F55 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0300934. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.