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8B44

Degenerative myelopathic disorders

Degenerative myelopathic disorders

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-8B4

Child Codes

3

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (3)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for degenerative myelopathic disorders?

The ICD-11 code for degenerative myelopathic disorders is 8B44. The full clinical description is "Degenerative myelopathic disorders".

What does ICD-11 code 8B44 mean?

ICD-11 code 8B44 represents “Degenerative myelopathic disorders”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System.

What chapter is 8B44 in?

8B44 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes 8A00-8E7Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 8B44?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 8B44 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 8B44?

8B44 has 3 child codes, including: 8B44.0 (Hereditary spastic paraplegia), 8B44.Y (Other specified degenerative myelopathic disorders), 8B44.Z (Degenerative myelopathic disorders, unspecified).

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