5B51
Wasting in infants, children or adolescents
Wasting in infants, children or adolescents
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for wasting in infants, children or adolescents?
The ICD-11 code for wasting in infants, children or adolescents is 5B51. The full clinical description is "Wasting in infants, children or adolescents".
What does ICD-11 code 5B51 mean?
ICD-11 code 5B51 represents “Wasting in infants, children or adolescents”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases.
What chapter is 5B51 in?
5B51 is in Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases (codes 5A00-5D46).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 5B51?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 5B51 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.
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