5B81.01
Obesity in adults
Obesity in adults
ICD-10 Equivalents
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for obesity in adults?
The ICD-11 code for obesity in adults is 5B81.01. The full clinical description is "Obesity in adults".
What does ICD-11 code 5B81.01 mean?
ICD-11 code 5B81.01 represents "Obesity in adults". It is classified under Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases.
What chapter is 5B81.01 in?
5B81.01 is in Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases (codes 5A00-5D46).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 5B81.01?
5B81.01 maps to the ICD-10 code: E66.0 (Obesity due to excess calories). 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.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code 5B81.01?
5B81.01 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0451819. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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