ED70.5
Scarring alopecia
Scarring alopecia
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
ED70-ED7YParent Code
ED70Child Codes
4
WHO Foundation
View on WHOChild Codes (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for scarring alopecia?
The ICD-11 code for scarring alopecia is ED70.5. The full clinical description is "Scarring alopecia".
What does ICD-11 code ED70.5 mean?
ICD-11 code ED70.5 represents “Scarring alopecia”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is ED70.5 in?
ED70.5 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code ED70.5?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for ED70.5 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 ED70.5?
ED70.5 has 4 child codes, including: ED70.50 (Folliculitis decalvans), ED70.51 (Dissecting cellulitis), ED70.5Y (Scarring alopecia due to other specified cause), ED70.5Z (Scarring alopecia of unknown or unspecified aetiology).
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