CA0K
Abscess of upper respiratory tract
Abscess of upper respiratory tract
Child Codes (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for abscess of upper respiratory tract?
The ICD-11 code for abscess of upper respiratory tract is CA0K. The full clinical description is "Abscess of upper respiratory tract".
What does ICD-11 code CA0K mean?
ICD-11 code CA0K represents “Abscess of upper respiratory tract”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Respiratory System.
What chapter is CA0K in?
CA0K is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes CA00-CB7Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code CA0K?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for CA0K 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 CA0K?
CA0K has 4 child codes, including: CA0K.0 (Retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess), CA0K.1 (Peritonsillar abscess), CA0K.Y (Other specified abscess of upper respiratory tract), CA0K.Z (Abscess of upper respiratory tract, unspecified).
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