BlockL2-5B5
Undernutrition
Undernutrition
Child Codes (24)
5B50Underweight in infants, children or adolescents
5B51Wasting in infants, children or adolescents
5B52Acute malnutrition in infants, children or adolescents
5B53Stunting in infants, children or adolescents
5B54Underweight in adults
5B55Vitamin A deficiency
5B56Vitamin C deficiency
5B57Vitamin D deficiency
5B58Vitamin E deficiency
5B59Vitamin K deficiency
5B5AVitamin B1 deficiency
5B5BVitamin B2 deficiency
5B5CVitamin B3 deficiency
5B5DVitamin B6 deficiency
5B5EFolate deficiency
5B5FVitamin B12 deficiency
5B5GBiotin deficiency
5B5HPantothenic acid deficiency
5B5JCholine deficiency
5B5KMineral deficiencies
5B70Essential fatty acid deficiency
5B71Protein deficiency
5B7YOther specified undernutrition
5B7ZUnspecified undernutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for undernutrition?
The ICD-11 code for undernutrition is BlockL2-5B5. The full clinical description is "Undernutrition".
What does ICD-11 code BlockL2-5B5 mean?
ICD-11 code BlockL2-5B5 represents "Undernutrition". It is classified under the ICD-11 classification system.
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BlockL2-5B5?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BlockL2-5B5 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 BlockL2-5B5?
BlockL2-5B5 has 24 child codes, including: 5B50 (Underweight in infants, children or adolescents), 5B51 (Wasting in infants, children or adolescents), 5B52 (Acute malnutrition in infants, children or adolescents), 5B53 (Stunting in infants, children or adolescents), and 20 more.
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