ED60
Acquired hypermelanosis
Acquired hypermelanosis
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
ED60-ED6YParent Code
BlockL3-ED6Child Codes
5
WHO Foundation
View on WHOChild Codes (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for acquired hypermelanosis?
The ICD-11 code for acquired hypermelanosis is ED60. The full clinical description is "Acquired hypermelanosis".
What does ICD-11 code ED60 mean?
ICD-11 code ED60 represents “Acquired hypermelanosis”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is ED60 in?
ED60 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code ED60?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for ED60 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 ED60?
ED60 has 5 child codes, including: ED60.0 (Physiological hypermelanosis), ED60.1 (Melasma), ED60.2 (Postinflammatory hypermelanosis), ED60.Y (Hypermelanosis of other specified aetiology), and 1 more.
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