AB50
Congenital hearing impairment
Congenital hearing impairment
Child Codes (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for congenital hearing impairment?
The ICD-11 code for congenital hearing impairment is AB50. The full clinical description is "Congenital hearing impairment".
What does ICD-11 code AB50 mean?
ICD-11 code AB50 represents “Congenital hearing impairment”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ear or Mastoid Process.
What chapter is AB50 in?
AB50 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ear or Mastoid Process (codes AA00-AC0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code AB50?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for AB50 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 AB50?
AB50 has 5 child codes, including: AB50.0 (Congenital conductive hearing loss), AB50.1 (Congenital sensorineural hearing loss), AB50.2 (Congenital mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss), AB50.Y (Other specified congenital hearing impairment), and 1 more.
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