EK71
Skin tags or polyps
Skin tags or polyps
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
EK70-EK71Parent Code
BlockL1-EK7Child Codes
3
WHO Foundation
View on WHOChild Codes (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for skin tags or polyps?
The ICD-11 code for skin tags or polyps is EK71. The full clinical description is "Skin tags or polyps".
What does ICD-11 code EK71 mean?
ICD-11 code EK71 represents “Skin tags or polyps”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is EK71 in?
EK71 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EK71?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EK71 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 EK71?
EK71 has 3 child codes, including: EK71.0 (Fibroepithelial polyp of skin), EK71.1 (Multiple skin tags), EK71.Z (Polyp of skin not elsewhere classified).
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