5B56
Vitamin C deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for vitamin c deficiency?
The ICD-11 code for vitamin c deficiency is 5B56. The full clinical description is "Vitamin C deficiency".
What does ICD-11 code 5B56 mean?
ICD-11 code 5B56 represents “Vitamin C deficiency”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases.
What chapter is 5B56 in?
5B56 is in Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases (codes 5A00-5D46).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 5B56?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 5B56 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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