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8A61.1

Genetic epileptic syndromes with onset in infancy

Genetic epileptic syndromes with onset in infancy

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

8A61

Child Codes

5

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Child Codes (5)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for genetic epileptic syndromes with onset in infancy?

The ICD-11 code for genetic epileptic syndromes with onset in infancy is 8A61.1. The full clinical description is "Genetic epileptic syndromes with onset in infancy".

What does ICD-11 code 8A61.1 mean?

ICD-11 code 8A61.1 represents “Genetic epileptic syndromes with onset in infancy”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System.

What chapter is 8A61.1 in?

8A61.1 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes 8A00-8E7Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 8A61.1?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 8A61.1 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 8A61.1?

8A61.1 has 5 child codes, including: 8A61.10 (Benign familial infantile epilepsy), 8A61.11 (Dravet syndrome), 8A61.12 (Epilepsy of infancy with migrating focal seizures), 8A61.1Y (Other specified genetic epileptic syndromes with onset in infancy), and 1 more.

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