EC90
Pruritus
Pruritus
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
EC90-EC9YParent Code
BlockL2-EC9Child Codes
9
WHO Foundation
View on WHOChild Codes (9)
EC90.0Pruritus due to skin disorder
EC90.1Pruritus due to systemic disorder
EC90.2Drug-induced pruritus
EC90.3Pruritus due to neurological disorder
EC90.4Psychogenic pruritus
EC90.5Anogenital pruritus
EC90.6Pruritus of unknown cause
EC90.YPruritus of other specified type or aetiology
EC90.ZPruritus, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for pruritus?
The ICD-11 code for pruritus is EC90. The full clinical description is "Pruritus".
What does ICD-11 code EC90 mean?
ICD-11 code EC90 represents “Pruritus”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is EC90 in?
EC90 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EC90?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EC90 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 EC90?
EC90 has 9 child codes, including: EC90.0 (Pruritus due to skin disorder), EC90.1 (Pruritus due to systemic disorder), EC90.2 (Drug-induced pruritus), EC90.3 (Pruritus due to neurological disorder), and 5 more.
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