5B5A.1
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for wernicke-korsakoff syndrome?
The ICD-11 code for wernicke-korsakoff syndrome is 5B5A.1. The full clinical description is "Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome".
What does ICD-11 code 5B5A.1 mean?
ICD-11 code 5B5A.1 represents “Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases.
What chapter is 5B5A.1 in?
5B5A.1 is in Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases (codes 5A00-5D46).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 5B5A.1?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 5B5A.1 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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