BC71.1
Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation
Classification
ICD-11
Block
BC70-BC7ZParent Code
BC71ICD-10 Mapping
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for ventricular fibrillation?
The ICD-11 code for ventricular fibrillation is BC71.1. The full clinical description is "Ventricular fibrillation".
What does ICD-11 code BC71.1 mean?
ICD-11 code BC71.1 represents “Ventricular fibrillation”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Circulatory System.
What chapter is BC71.1 in?
BC71.1 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes BA00-BE2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BC71.1?
BC71.1 maps to the ICD-10 code: I49.0 (Ventricular fibrillation and flutter). 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 BC71.1?
BC71.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0155710. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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