EK70.0
Epidermoid cyst
Epidermoid cyst
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
EK70-EK71Parent Code
EK70Child Codes
2
WHO Foundation
View on WHOChild Codes (2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for epidermoid cyst?
The ICD-11 code for epidermoid cyst is EK70.0. The full clinical description is "Epidermoid cyst".
What does ICD-11 code EK70.0 mean?
ICD-11 code EK70.0 represents “Epidermoid cyst”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is EK70.0 in?
EK70.0 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EK70.0?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EK70.0 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 EK70.0?
EK70.0 has 2 child codes, including: EK70.00 (Infected epidermoid cyst), EK70.0Z (Epidermoid cyst, unspecified).
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