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8B88

Disorders of facial nerve

Disorders of facial nerve

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL2-8B8

Child Codes

6

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (6)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for disorders of facial nerve?

The ICD-11 code for disorders of facial nerve is 8B88. The full clinical description is "Disorders of facial nerve".

What does ICD-11 code 8B88 mean?

ICD-11 code 8B88 represents “Disorders of facial nerve”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System.

What chapter is 8B88 in?

8B88 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes 8A00-8E7Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 8B88?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 8B88 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 8B88?

8B88 has 6 child codes, including: 8B88.0 (Bell palsy), 8B88.1 (Facial myokymia), 8B88.2 (Hemifacial spasm), 8B88.3 (Facial neuritis), and 2 more.

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