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BD50

Aortic aneurysm or dissection

Aortic aneurysm or dissection

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-BD3

Child Codes

7

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (7)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for aortic aneurysm or dissection?

The ICD-11 code for aortic aneurysm or dissection is BD50. The full clinical description is "Aortic aneurysm or dissection".

What does ICD-11 code BD50 mean?

ICD-11 code BD50 represents “Aortic aneurysm or dissection”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Circulatory System.

What chapter is BD50 in?

BD50 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Circulatory System (codes BA00-BE2Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BD50?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BD50 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 BD50?

BD50 has 7 child codes, including: BD50.0 (Thoracic aortic dissection, ascending aorta dissection and propagation beyond arch), BD50.1 (Ascending aorta dissection not beyond arch), BD50.2 (Descending aorta dissection and distal propagation), BD50.3 (Thoracic aortic aneurysm), and 3 more.

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