EL50
Unsatisfactory surgical scar of skin
Unsatisfactory surgical scar of skin
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
14: Diseases of the SkinBlock
EL50-EL80Parent Code
BlockL1-EL5Child Codes
5
WHO Foundation
View on WHOChild Codes (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for unsatisfactory surgical scar of skin?
The ICD-11 code for unsatisfactory surgical scar of skin is EL50. The full clinical description is "Unsatisfactory surgical scar of skin".
What does ICD-11 code EL50 mean?
ICD-11 code EL50 represents “Unsatisfactory surgical scar of skin”. It is classified under Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin.
What chapter is EL50 in?
EL50 is in Chapter 14: Diseases of the Skin (codes EA00-EM0Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code EL50?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for EL50 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 EL50?
EL50 has 5 child codes, including: EL50.0 (Keloidal surgical scar), EL50.1 (Hypertrophic surgical scar), EL50.2 (Atrophic surgical scar), EL50.3 (Expanded surgical scar), and 1 more.
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