CA0K.0
Retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess
Retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess
Classification
ICD-11
Block
CA00-CA0ZParent Code
CA0KICD-10 Mapping
2 equivalentsWHO Foundation
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ICD-10 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-10-CM codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Cellulitis of nasopharynx13177009
- Retropharyngeal abscess18099001
- Cellulitis of pharynx23166004
- Abscess of nasopharynx45629003
- Abscess of pharynx59707005
- Abscess of lateral pharyngeal space84889008
- Cellulitis of parapharyngeal space109362006
- Pharyngeal bursitis111277007
- Mass of parapharyngeal space16779801000119101
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess?
The ICD-11 code for retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess is CA0K.0. The full clinical description is "Retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess".
What does ICD-11 code CA0K.0 mean?
ICD-11 code CA0K.0 represents “Retropharyngeal or parapharyngeal abscess”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Respiratory System.
What chapter is CA0K.0 in?
CA0K.0 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes CA00-CB7Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code CA0K.0?
CA0K.0 maps to 2 ICD-10 codes: J39.0 (Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess), J39.1 (Other abscess of pharynx). ICD-10 and ICD-11 do not always have one-to-one mappings — check the mapping type (equivalent, approximate, narrower, or broader) for each result.
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 SNOMED CT codes does CA0K.0 map to?
CA0K.0 maps to 9 SNOMED CT concepts: 84889008, 16779801000119101, 18099001, 45629003, 59707005, and 4 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code CA0K.0?
CA0K.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0494658, C0348691. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.