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BlockL1-8A6

Epilepsy or seizures

Epilepsy or seizures

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

08

Child Codes

11

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (11)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for epilepsy or seizures?

The ICD-11 code for epilepsy or seizures is BlockL1-8A6. The full clinical description is "Epilepsy or seizures".

What does ICD-11 code BlockL1-8A6 mean?

ICD-11 code BlockL1-8A6 represents "Epilepsy or seizures". It is classified under the ICD-11 classification system.

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BlockL1-8A6?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BlockL1-8A6 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 BlockL1-8A6?

BlockL1-8A6 has 11 child codes, including: 8A60 (Epilepsy due to structural or metabolic conditions or diseases), 8A61 (Genetic or presumed genetic syndromes primarily expressed as epilepsy), 8A62 (Epileptic encephalopathies), 8A63 (Seizure due to acute causes), and 7 more.

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