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AA40

Acquired deformity of external auditory canal

Acquired deformity of external auditory canal

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL2-AA4

Child Codes

5

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (5)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for acquired deformity of external auditory canal?

The ICD-11 code for acquired deformity of external auditory canal is AA40. The full clinical description is "Acquired deformity of external auditory canal".

What does ICD-11 code AA40 mean?

ICD-11 code AA40 represents “Acquired deformity of external auditory canal”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ear or Mastoid Process.

What chapter is AA40 in?

AA40 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ear or Mastoid Process (codes AA00-AC0Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code AA40?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for AA40 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 AA40?

AA40 has 5 child codes, including: AA40.0 (Exostosis of external auditory canal), AA40.1 (Acquired stenosis of external auditory canal), AA40.2 (Cholesteatoma of external auditory canal), AA40.Y (Other specified acquired deformity of external auditory canal), and 1 more.

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