EG61
Infections of the anus or perianal skin
Infections of the anus or perianal skin
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
EG60-EG63Parent Code
BlockL3-EG6WHO Foundation
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What is the ICD-11 code for infections of the anus or perianal skin?
The ICD-11 code for infections of the anus or perianal skin is EG61. The full clinical description is "Infections of the anus or perianal skin".
What does ICD-11 code EG61 mean?
ICD-11 code EG61 represents “Infections of the anus or perianal skin”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is EG61 in?
EG61 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EG61?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EG61 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.
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