5B70
Essential fatty acid deficiency
Essential fatty acid deficiency
Classification
ICD-11
Block
5B50-5B7ZParent Code
BlockL2-5B5ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for essential fatty acid deficiency?
The ICD-11 code for essential fatty acid deficiency is 5B70. The full clinical description is "Essential fatty acid deficiency".
What does ICD-11 code 5B70 mean?
ICD-11 code 5B70 represents “Essential fatty acid deficiency”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases.
What chapter is 5B70 in?
5B70 is in Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases (codes 5A00-5D46).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 5B70?
5B70 maps to the ICD-10 code: E63.0 (Essential fatty acid [EFA] deficiency). This is an equivalent mapping.
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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