AA42
Impacted cerumen
Impacted cerumen
Classification
ICD-11
Block
AA40-AA4ZParent Code
BlockL2-AA4ICD-10 Mapping
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for impacted cerumen?
The ICD-11 code for impacted cerumen is AA42. The full clinical description is "Impacted cerumen".
What does ICD-11 code AA42 mean?
ICD-11 code AA42 represents “Impacted cerumen”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ear or Mastoid Process.
What chapter is AA42 in?
AA42 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ear or Mastoid Process (codes AA00-AC0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code AA42?
AA42 maps to the ICD-10 code: H61.2 (Impacted cerumen). 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 AA42?
AA42 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0021092, C0423490. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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