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BlockL1-AB5

Disorders with hearing impairment

Disorders with hearing impairment

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

10

Child Codes

10

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (10)

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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