CA06.1
Acute epiglottitis
Acute epiglottitis
Classification
ICD-11
Block
CA00-CA0ZParent Code
CA06ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for acute epiglottitis?
The ICD-11 code for acute epiglottitis is CA06.1. The full clinical description is "Acute epiglottitis".
What does ICD-11 code CA06.1 mean?
ICD-11 code CA06.1 represents “Acute epiglottitis”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Respiratory System.
What chapter is CA06.1 in?
CA06.1 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes CA00-CB7Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code CA06.1?
CA06.1 maps to the ICD-10 code: J05.1 (Acute epiglottitis). This is an equivalent mapping.
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 UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code CA06.1?
CA06.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0155814. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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