AA04
Perichondritis of external ear
Perichondritis of external ear
Classification
ICD-11
Block
AA00-AA0ZParent Code
BlockL2-AA0ICD-10 Mapping
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for perichondritis of external ear?
The ICD-11 code for perichondritis of external ear is AA04. The full clinical description is "Perichondritis of external ear".
What does ICD-11 code AA04 mean?
ICD-11 code AA04 represents “Perichondritis of external ear”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ear or Mastoid Process.
What chapter is AA04 in?
AA04 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ear or Mastoid Process (codes AA00-AC0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code AA04?
AA04 maps to the ICD-10 code: H61.0 (Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear). 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 AA04?
AA04 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0155389, C0271415, C2881573. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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