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BlockL3-5B8

Overweight or obesity

Overweight or obesity

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-5B5

Child Codes

2

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (2)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for overweight or obesity?

The ICD-11 code for overweight or obesity is BlockL3-5B8. The full clinical description is "Overweight or obesity".

What does ICD-11 code BlockL3-5B8 mean?

ICD-11 code BlockL3-5B8 represents "Overweight or obesity". It is classified under the ICD-11 classification system.

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code BlockL3-5B8?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for BlockL3-5B8 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 BlockL3-5B8?

BlockL3-5B8 has 2 child codes, including: 5B80 (Overweight or localised adiposity), 5B81 (Obesity).

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