CA44
Pyothorax
Pyothorax
Classification
ICD-11
Block
CA40-CA4ZParent Code
BlockL1-CA4ICD-10 Mapping
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View on WHOICD-10 Equivalents(3)
ICD-10 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-10-CM codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(20)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Acquired broncho-oesophageal fistula67792002
- Acquired tracheal fistula233780008
- Acquired tracheocutaneous fistula233782000
- Bronchial fistula233791001
- Bronchocutaneous fistula233792008
- Bronchopleural fistula233793003
- BOF - Broncho-esophageal fistula235641005
- Acquired tracheo-esophageal fistula270908003
- Acquired fistula of esophagus717843007
- Bronchial stump fistula1366730005
UMLS ↗
- Abscess of pleural cavityC0014013
- Any condition classifiable to J86.9 with fistulaC2887487
- Empyema with FistulaC0740253
- Hepatopleural fistulaC0865817
- Mediastinal fistulaC0865818
- Pleural FistulaC1405128
- Thoracic fistulaC1406923
- Abscess of pleuraC0865821
- Abscess of thoraxC5945062
- Empyema (chest) (lung) (pleura)C2887488
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for pyothorax?
The ICD-11 code for pyothorax is CA44. The full clinical description is "Pyothorax".
What does ICD-11 code CA44 mean?
ICD-11 code CA44 represents “Pyothorax”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Respiratory System.
What chapter is CA44 in?
CA44 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Respiratory System (codes CA00-CB7Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code CA44?
CA44 maps to 3 ICD-10 codes: J86 (Pyothorax), J86.0 (Pyothorax with fistula), J86.9 (Pyothorax without fistula). 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 CA44 map to?
CA44 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 67792002, 717843007, 233780008, 270908003, 233782000, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code CA44?
CA44 is linked to 10 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0014013, C2887487, C0740253, C0865817, C0865818, and 5 more. 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.