EK02
Irritant contact dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
EH90-EK5YParent Code
BlockL1-EH9Child Codes
4
WHO Foundation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for irritant contact dermatitis?
The ICD-11 code for irritant contact dermatitis is EK02. The full clinical description is "Irritant contact dermatitis".
What does ICD-11 code EK02 mean?
ICD-11 code EK02 represents “Irritant contact dermatitis”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is EK02 in?
EK02 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EK02?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EK02 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 EK02?
EK02 has 4 child codes, including: EK02.0 (Irritant contact dermatitis from specified external agents), EK02.2 (Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids), EK02.Y (Irritant contact dermatitis due to other specified cause), EK02.Z (Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified).
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