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5C50.A

Disorders of urea cycle metabolism

Disorders of urea cycle metabolism

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

5C50

Child Codes

6

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (6)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for disorders of urea cycle metabolism?

The ICD-11 code for disorders of urea cycle metabolism is 5C50.A. The full clinical description is "Disorders of urea cycle metabolism".

What does ICD-11 code 5C50.A mean?

ICD-11 code 5C50.A represents “Disorders of urea cycle metabolism”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases.

What chapter is 5C50.A in?

5C50.A is in Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases (codes 5A00-5D46).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 5C50.A?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 5C50.A 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.

What are the subcategories under 5C50.A?

5C50.A has 6 child codes, including: 5C50.A0 (Argininosuccinic aciduria), 5C50.A1 (Carbamoylphosphate synthetase deficiency), 5C50.A2 (Argininaemia), 5C50.A3 (Citrullinaemia), and 2 more.

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