EE12
Infections of the nail or perionychium
Infections of the nail or perionychium
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
EE10-EE1ZParent Code
BlockL3-EE1Child Codes
4
WHO Foundation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for infections of the nail or perionychium?
The ICD-11 code for infections of the nail or perionychium is EE12. The full clinical description is "Infections of the nail or perionychium".
What does ICD-11 code EE12 mean?
ICD-11 code EE12 represents “Infections of the nail or perionychium”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is EE12 in?
EE12 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EE12?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EE12 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 EE12?
EE12 has 4 child codes, including: EE12.0 (Acute bacterial paronychia), EE12.1 (Onychomycosis), EE12.Y (Other specified infections of the nail or perionychium), EE12.Z (Infections of the nail or perionychium, unspecified).
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