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8A02.0

Primary dystonia

Primary dystonia

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

8A02

Child Codes

3

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (3)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for primary dystonia?

The ICD-11 code for primary dystonia is 8A02.0. The full clinical description is "Primary dystonia".

What does ICD-11 code 8A02.0 mean?

ICD-11 code 8A02.0 represents “Primary dystonia”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System.

What chapter is 8A02.0 in?

8A02.0 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes 8A00-8E7Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 8A02.0?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 8A02.0 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 8A02.0?

8A02.0 has 3 child codes, including: 8A02.00 (Benign essential blepharospasm), 8A02.0Y (Other specified primary dystonia), 8A02.0Z (Primary dystonia, unspecified).

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