ED51.0
Acanthosis nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
ED50-ED5YParent Code
ED51Child Codes
3
WHO Foundation
View on WHOChild Codes (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for acanthosis nigricans?
The ICD-11 code for acanthosis nigricans is ED51.0. The full clinical description is "Acanthosis nigricans".
What does ICD-11 code ED51.0 mean?
ICD-11 code ED51.0 represents “Acanthosis nigricans”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is ED51.0 in?
ED51.0 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code ED51.0?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for ED51.0 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 ED51.0?
ED51.0 has 3 child codes, including: ED51.00 (Benign acanthosis nigricans), ED51.0Y (Other specified acanthosis nigricans), ED51.0Z (Acanthosis nigricans, unspecified).
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