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8C70.4

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

8C70

Child Codes

4

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (4)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy?

The ICD-11 code for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is 8C70.4. The full clinical description is "Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy".

What does ICD-11 code 8C70.4 mean?

ICD-11 code 8C70.4 represents “Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System.

What chapter is 8C70.4 in?

8C70.4 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes 8A00-8E7Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 8C70.4?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 8C70.4 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 8C70.4?

8C70.4 has 4 child codes, including: 8C70.40 (Dominant limb-girdle muscular dystrophy), 8C70.41 (Recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy), 8C70.4Y (Other specified limb-girdle muscular dystrophy), 8C70.4Z (Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, unspecified).

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