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9A78.5

Corneal deformities

Corneal deformities

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

9A78

Child Codes

4

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (4)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for corneal deformities?

The ICD-11 code for corneal deformities is 9A78.5. The full clinical description is "Corneal deformities".

What does ICD-11 code 9A78.5 mean?

ICD-11 code 9A78.5 represents “Corneal deformities”. It is classified under Chapter 9: Diseases of the Visual System.

What chapter is 9A78.5 in?

9A78.5 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Visual System (codes 9A00-9E1Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 9A78.5?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for 9A78.5 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 9A78.5?

9A78.5 has 4 child codes, including: 9A78.50 (Keratoconus), 9A78.51 (Corneal staphyloma), 9A78.5Y (Other specified corneal deformities), 9A78.5Z (Corneal deformities, unspecified).

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