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5B5E

Folate deficiency

Folate deficiency

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL2-5B5

WHO Foundation

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for folate deficiency?

The ICD-11 code for folate deficiency is 5B5E. The full clinical description is "Folate deficiency".

What does ICD-11 code 5B5E mean?

ICD-11 code 5B5E represents “Folate deficiency”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases.

What chapter is 5B5E in?

5B5E is in Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases (codes 5A00-5D46).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 5B5E?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 5B5E 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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