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BB23

Cardiac tamponade

Cardiac tamponade

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-BB2

WHO Foundation

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for cardiac tamponade?

The ICD-11 code for cardiac tamponade is BB23. The full clinical description is "Cardiac tamponade".

What does ICD-11 code BB23 mean?

ICD-11 code BB23 represents “Cardiac tamponade”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Circulatory System.

What chapter is BB23 in?

BB23 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes BA00-BE2Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BB23?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BB23 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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