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6A01

Developmental speech or language disorders

Developmental speech or language disorders

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-6A0

Child Codes

5

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (5)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for developmental speech or language disorders?

The ICD-11 code for developmental speech or language disorders is 6A01. The full clinical description is "Developmental speech or language disorders".

What does ICD-11 code 6A01 mean?

ICD-11 code 6A01 represents “Developmental speech or language disorders”. It is classified under Chapter 6: Mental, Behavioural or Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

What chapter is 6A01 in?

6A01 is in Chapter 6: Mental, Behavioural or Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes 6A00-6E8Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 6A01?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 6A01 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 6A01?

6A01 has 5 child codes, including: 6A01.0 (Developmental speech sound disorder), 6A01.1 (Developmental speech fluency disorder), 6A01.2 (Developmental language disorder), 6A01.Y (Other specified developmental speech or language disorders), and 1 more.

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