EJ40
Sunburn
Sunburn
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
EJ40-EJ4ZParent Code
BlockL3-EJ4Child Codes
3
WHO Foundation
View on WHOChild Codes (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for sunburn?
The ICD-11 code for sunburn is EJ40. The full clinical description is "Sunburn".
What does ICD-11 code EJ40 mean?
ICD-11 code EJ40 represents “Sunburn”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is EJ40 in?
EJ40 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EJ40?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EJ40 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 EJ40?
EJ40 has 3 child codes, including: EJ40.0 (Sunburn erythema), EJ40.1 (Sunburn with blisters or exudation), EJ40.Z (Sunburn, unspecified).
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