8B40
Cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome
Classification
ICD-11
Block
8B40-8B4ZParent Code
BlockL1-8B4ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Cauda equina syndrome192970008
- Cauda equina syndrome not affecting bladder192971007
- Cannot pass urine - retention267064002
- Cauda equina syndrome with cord bladder267590006
- Cauda equina syndrome due to and following procedure1259041001
- Cauda equina syndrome due to spinal stenosis1259043003
- Cauda equina syndrome due to vascular disorder1259044009
- Cauda equina compression due to spinal injury1259045005
- Cauda equina syndrome due to infection1259046006
- Cauda equina compression due to inflammatory disorder1259047002
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for cauda equina syndrome?
The ICD-11 code for cauda equina syndrome is 8B40. The full clinical description is "Cauda equina syndrome".
What does ICD-11 code 8B40 mean?
ICD-11 code 8B40 represents “Cauda equina syndrome”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System.
What chapter is 8B40 in?
8B40 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes 8A00-8E7Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 8B40?
8B40 maps to the ICD-10 code: G83.4 (Cauda equina syndrome). This is an equivalent mapping.
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 SNOMED CT codes does 8B40 map to?
8B40 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 267064002, 1259047002, 1259045005, 192970008, 1259041001, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code 8B40?
8B40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2875357. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.