BlockL1-NC3
Injuries to the elbow or forearm
Injuries to the elbow or forearm
Child Codes (12)
NC30Superficial injury of forearm
NC31Open wound of forearm
NC32Fracture of forearm
NC33Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments of elbow
NC34Injury of nerves at forearm level
NC35Injury of blood vessels at forearm level
NC36Injury of muscle, fascia, tendon or bursa at forearm level
NC37Crushing injury of forearm
NC38Traumatic amputation of forearm
NC39Multiple injuries of forearm
NC3YOther specified injuries to the elbow or forearm
NC3ZInjuries to the elbow or forearm, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for injuries to the elbow or forearm?
The ICD-11 code for injuries to the elbow or forearm is BlockL1-NC3. The full clinical description is "Injuries to the elbow or forearm".
What does ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC3 mean?
ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC3 represents "Injuries to the elbow or forearm". It is classified under the ICD-11 classification system.
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC3?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BlockL1-NC3 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-NC3?
BlockL1-NC3 has 12 child codes, including: NC30 (Superficial injury of forearm), NC31 (Open wound of forearm), NC32 (Fracture of forearm), NC33 (Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments of elbow), and 8 more.
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