BlockL1-NC9
Injuries to the knee or lower leg
Injuries to the knee or lower leg
Child Codes (12)
NC90Superficial injury of knee or lower leg
NC91Open wound of knee or lower leg
NC92Fracture of lower leg, including ankle
NC93Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments of knee
NC94Injury of nerves at lower leg level
NC95Injury of blood vessels at lower leg level
NC96Injury of muscle, fascia, tendon or bursa at lower leg level
NC97Crushing injury of lower leg
NC98Traumatic amputation of lower leg
NC99Multiple injuries of lower leg
NC9YOther specified injuries to the knee or lower leg
NC9ZInjuries to the knee or lower leg, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for injuries to the knee or lower leg?
The ICD-11 code for injuries to the knee or lower leg is BlockL1-NC9. The full clinical description is "Injuries to the knee or lower leg".
What does ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC9 mean?
ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC9 represents "Injuries to the knee or lower leg". It is classified under the ICD-11 classification system.
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BlockL1-NC9?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BlockL1-NC9 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-NC9?
BlockL1-NC9 has 12 child codes, including: NC90 (Superficial injury of knee or lower leg), NC91 (Open wound of knee or lower leg), NC92 (Fracture of lower leg, including ankle), NC93 (Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments of knee), and 8 more.
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