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1F68

Hookworm diseases

Hookworm diseases

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL3-1F6

Child Codes

5

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (5)

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

The ICD-11 code for hookworm diseases is 1F68. The full clinical description is "Hookworm diseases".

What does ICD-11 code 1F68 mean?

ICD-11 code 1F68 represents “Hookworm diseases”. It is classified under Chapter 1: Certain Infectious or Parasitic Diseases.

What chapter is 1F68 in?

1F68 is in Chapter 1: Certain Infectious or Parasitic Diseases (codes 1A00-1H0Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 1F68?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 1F68 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 1F68?

1F68 has 5 child codes, including: 1F68.0 (Ancylostomiasis), 1F68.1 (Necatoriasis), 1F68.2 (Cutaneous larva migrans), 1F68.Y (Other specified hookworm diseases), and 1 more.

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