KC00
Congenital hydrocele
Congenital hydrocele
Classification
ICD-11
Block
KC00-KC0ZParent Code
BlockL1-KC0ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(9)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Hydrocele of testis26614003
- Fluid containing patent processus vaginalis70660007
- Congenital hydrocele82062003
- Hydrocele of canal of Nuck87352006
- Infantile hydrocele236028000
- Acquired hydrocele236775006
- Congenital abnormality of scrotum236779000
- Congenital hydrocele of canal of Nuck787730008
- Communicating congenital hydrocele432121000124103
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for congenital hydrocele?
The ICD-11 code for congenital hydrocele is KC00. The full clinical description is "Congenital hydrocele".
What does ICD-11 code KC00 mean?
ICD-11 code KC00 represents “Congenital hydrocele”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period.
What chapter is KC00 in?
KC00 is in Chapter 19: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes KA00-KD5Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code KC00?
KC00 maps to the ICD-10 code: P83.5 (Congenital hydrocele). This is an equivalent mapping.
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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