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4B40

Diseases of thymus

Diseases of thymus

Classification

ICD-11

Child Codes

5

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (5)

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

The ICD-11 code for diseases of thymus is 4B40. The full clinical description is "Diseases of thymus".

What does ICD-11 code 4B40 mean?

ICD-11 code 4B40 represents “Diseases of thymus”. It is classified under Chapter 4: Diseases of the Immune System.

What chapter is 4B40 in?

4B40 is in Chapter 4: Diseases of the Immune System (codes 4A00-4B4Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 4B40?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 4B40 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 4B40?

4B40 has 5 child codes, including: 4B40.0 (Persistent hyperplasia of thymus), 4B40.1 (Abscess of thymus), 4B40.2 (Good syndrome), 4B40.Y (Other specified diseases of thymus), and 1 more.

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