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KA8A

Polycythaemia neonatorum

Polycythaemia neonatorum

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-KA8

Child Codes

7

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (7)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for polycythaemia neonatorum?

The ICD-11 code for polycythaemia neonatorum is KA8A. The full clinical description is "Polycythaemia neonatorum".

What does ICD-11 code KA8A mean?

ICD-11 code KA8A represents “Polycythaemia neonatorum”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period.

What chapter is KA8A in?

KA8A is in Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes KA00-KD5Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code KA8A?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for KA8A 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 KA8A?

KA8A has 7 child codes, including: KA8A.0 (Polycythaemia neonatorum due to placental insufficiency or fetal intrauterine growth restriction), KA8A.1 (Polycythaemia neonatorum due to twin to twin transfusion), KA8A.2 (Polycythaemia neonatorum due to inherited disorder of erythropoietin production), KA8A.3 (Polycythaemia neonatorum following umbilical cord transfusion or stripping at delivery), and 3 more.

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