5A00.0

Congenital hypothyroidism

Congenital hypothyroidism

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

5A00

Child Codes

7

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (7)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-11 code for congenital hypothyroidism?

The ICD-11 code for congenital hypothyroidism is 5A00.0. The full clinical description is "Congenital hypothyroidism".

What does ICD-11 code 5A00.0 mean?

ICD-11 code 5A00.0 represents "Congenital hypothyroidism". It is classified under Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases.

What chapter is 5A00.0 in?

5A00.0 is in Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases (codes 5A00-5D46).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 5A00.0?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 5A00.0 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 5A00.0?

5A00.0 has 7 child codes, including: 5A00.00 (Permanent congenital hypothyroidism with diffuse goitre), 5A00.01 (Permanent congenital hypothyroidism without goitre), 5A00.02 (Pendred syndrome), 5A00.03 (Transient congenital hypothyroidism), and 3 more.

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