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8D64.0

Communicating hydrocephalus

Communicating hydrocephalus

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

8D64

Child Codes

7

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (7)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for communicating hydrocephalus?

The ICD-11 code for communicating hydrocephalus is 8D64.0. The full clinical description is "Communicating hydrocephalus".

What does ICD-11 code 8D64.0 mean?

ICD-11 code 8D64.0 represents “Communicating hydrocephalus”. It is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System.

What chapter is 8D64.0 in?

8D64.0 is in Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System (codes 8A00-8E7Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 8D64.0?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 8D64.0 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 8D64.0?

8D64.0 has 7 child codes, including: 8D64.00 (Increased cerebrospinal fluid production), 8D64.01 (Congenital agenesis of arachnoid villi), 8D64.02 (Post haemorrhagic hydrocephalus), 8D64.03 (Post traumatic hydrocephalus), and 3 more.

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