9A78.4
Corneal degeneration
Corneal degeneration
Classification
ICD-11
Block
9A70-9A7ZParent Code
9A78ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for corneal degeneration?
The ICD-11 code for corneal degeneration is 9A78.4. The full clinical description is "Corneal degeneration".
What does ICD-11 code 9A78.4 mean?
ICD-11 code 9A78.4 represents “Corneal degeneration”. It is classified under Chapter 9: Diseases of the Visual System.
What chapter is 9A78.4 in?
9A78.4 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Visual System (codes 9A00-9E1Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 9A78.4?
9A78.4 maps to the ICD-10 code: H18.4 (Corneal degeneration). 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 UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code 9A78.4?
9A78.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0155118. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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