EK10
Allergic contact urticaria
Allergic contact urticaria
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 allergic contact urticaria?
The ICD-11 code for allergic contact urticaria is EK10. The full clinical description is "Allergic contact urticaria".
What does ICD-11 code EK10 mean?
ICD-11 code EK10 represents “Allergic contact urticaria”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is EK10 in?
EK10 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EK10?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EK10 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 EK10?
EK10 has 4 child codes, including: EK10.0 (Oral allergy syndrome), EK10.1 (Contact urticaria due to food allergen), EK10.Y (Other specified allergic contact urticaria), EK10.Z (Allergic contact urticaria, unspecified).
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