Question 1

What is the ICD-11 code for allergic contact dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

The ICD-11 code for allergic contact dermatitis is EK00. The full clinical description is "Allergic contact dermatitis".

Question 2

What does ICD-11 code EK00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-11 code EK00 represents "Allergic contact dermatitis". It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.

Question 3

What chapter is EK00 in?

Accepted Answer

EK00 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).

Question 4

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EK00?

Accepted Answer

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EK00 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.

Question 5

What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What are the subcategories under EK00?

Accepted Answer

EK00 has 15 child codes, including: EK00.0 (Allergic contact dermatitis due to clothing or footwear), EK00.1 (Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics or fragrances), EK00.2 (Allergic contact dermatitis due to dental materials), EK00.3 (Allergic contact dermatitis due to food flavours or additives), and 11 more.

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