AB56
Hereditary hearing loss
Hereditary hearing loss
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for hereditary hearing loss?
The ICD-11 code for hereditary hearing loss is AB56. The full clinical description is "Hereditary hearing loss".
What does ICD-11 code AB56 mean?
ICD-11 code AB56 represents “Hereditary hearing loss”. It is classified under Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ear or Mastoid Process.
What chapter is AB56 in?
AB56 is in Chapter 10: Diseases of the Ear or Mastoid Process (codes AA00-AC0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code AB56?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for AB56 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.
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