BlockL1-NC1
Injuries to the shoulder or upper arm
Injuries to the shoulder or upper arm
Child Codes (12)
NC10Superficial injury of shoulder or upper arm
NC11Open wound of shoulder or upper arm
NC12Fracture of shoulder or upper arm
NC13Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments of shoulder girdle
NC14Injury of nerves at shoulder or upper arm level
NC15Injury of blood vessels at shoulder or upper arm level
NC16Injury of muscle, fascia, tendon or bursa at shoulder or upper arm level
NC17Crushing injury of shoulder or upper arm
NC18Traumatic amputation of shoulder or upper arm
NC19Multiple injuries of shoulder or upper arm
NC1YOther specified injuries to the shoulder or upper arm
NC1ZInjuries to the shoulder or upper arm, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for injuries to the shoulder or upper arm?
The ICD-11 code for injuries to the shoulder or upper arm is BlockL1-NC1. The full clinical description is "Injuries to the shoulder or upper arm".
What does ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC1 mean?
ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC1 represents "Injuries to the shoulder or upper arm". It is classified under the ICD-11 classification system.
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC1?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BlockL1-NC1 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-NC1?
BlockL1-NC1 has 12 child codes, including: NC10 (Superficial injury of shoulder or upper arm), NC11 (Open wound of shoulder or upper arm), NC12 (Fracture of shoulder or upper arm), NC13 (Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments of shoulder girdle), and 8 more.
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