EK70.00
Infected epidermoid cyst
Infected epidermoid cyst
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
EK70-EK71Parent Code
EK70.0WHO Foundation
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What is the ICD-11 code for infected epidermoid cyst?
The ICD-11 code for infected epidermoid cyst is EK70.00. The full clinical description is "Infected epidermoid cyst".
What does ICD-11 code EK70.00 mean?
ICD-11 code EK70.00 represents “Infected epidermoid cyst”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is EK70.00 in?
EK70.00 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EK70.00?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EK70.00 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.
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