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KA21.2

Low birth weight of newborn

Low birth weight of newborn

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

KA21

Child Codes

3

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (3)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for low birth weight of newborn?

The ICD-11 code for low birth weight of newborn is KA21.2. The full clinical description is "Low birth weight of newborn".

What does ICD-11 code KA21.2 mean?

ICD-11 code KA21.2 represents “Low birth weight of newborn”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period.

What chapter is KA21.2 in?

KA21.2 is in Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes KA00-KD5Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code KA21.2?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for KA21.2 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 KA21.2?

KA21.2 has 3 child codes, including: KA21.20 (Low birth weight of newborn, 1500-1999g), KA21.21 (Low birth weight of newborn, 2000-2499g), KA21.2Z (Low birth weight of newborn, unspecified).

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