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5C56

Lysosomal diseases

Lysosomal diseases

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL2-5C5

Child Codes

7

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (7)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for lysosomal diseases?

The ICD-11 code for lysosomal diseases is 5C56. The full clinical description is "Lysosomal diseases".

What does ICD-11 code 5C56 mean?

ICD-11 code 5C56 represents “Lysosomal diseases”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases.

What chapter is 5C56 in?

5C56 is in Chapter 5: Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Diseases (codes 5A00-5D46).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 5C56?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 5C56 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 5C56?

5C56 has 7 child codes, including: 5C56.0 (Sphingolipidosis), 5C56.1 (Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis), 5C56.2 (Glycoproteinosis), 5C56.3 (Mucopolysaccharidosis), and 3 more.

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