BlockL1-AB5
Disorders with hearing impairment
Disorders with hearing impairment
Child Codes (10)
AB50Congenital hearing impairment
AB51Acquired hearing impairment
AB52Deafness not otherwise specified
AB53Ototoxic hearing loss
AB54Presbycusis
AB55Sudden idiopathic hearing loss
AB56Hereditary hearing loss
AB57Auditory synaptopathy or neuropathy
AB5YOther specified disorders with hearing impairment
AB5ZDisorders with hearing impairment, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for disorders with hearing impairment?
The ICD-11 code for disorders with hearing impairment is BlockL1-AB5. The full clinical description is "Disorders with hearing impairment".
What does ICD-11 code BlockL1-AB5 mean?
ICD-11 code BlockL1-AB5 represents "Disorders with hearing impairment". It is classified under the ICD-11 classification system.
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BlockL1-AB5?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BlockL1-AB5 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-AB5?
BlockL1-AB5 has 10 child codes, including: AB50 (Congenital hearing impairment), AB51 (Acquired hearing impairment), AB52 (Deafness not otherwise specified), AB53 (Ototoxic hearing loss), and 6 more.
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