CA0K.1
Peritonsillar abscess
Peritonsillar abscess
Classification
ICD-11
Block
CA00-CA0ZParent Code
CA0KICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for peritonsillar abscess?
The ICD-11 code for peritonsillar abscess is CA0K.1. The full clinical description is "Peritonsillar abscess".
What does ICD-11 code CA0K.1 mean?
ICD-11 code CA0K.1 represents “Peritonsillar abscess”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Respiratory System.
What chapter is CA0K.1 in?
CA0K.1 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes CA00-CB7Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code CA0K.1?
CA0K.1 maps to the ICD-10 code: J36 (Peritonsillar abscess). 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 SNOMED CT codes does CA0K.1 map to?
CA0K.1 maps to 6 SNOMED CT concepts: 59707005, 33261009, 102453009, 23166004, 15033003, and 1 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code CA0K.1?
CA0K.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0031157. 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.