LA12.1
Congenital cataract
Congenital cataract
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
20: Developmental AnomaliesBlock
LA10-LA1ZParent Code
LA12ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Anal atresia204712000
- Absence deformity of leg and congenital cataract syndrome716099003
- Autosomal dominant keratoconus with early-onset anterior polar cataract722439009
- Anterior subcapsular cataract of bilateral eyes15737801000119107
- Anterior subcapsular cataract of left eye15737841000119109
- Anterior subcapsular cataract of right eye15737761000119104
- Anterior subcapsular polar cataract of bilateral eyes15737681000119103
- Anterior subcapsular polar cataract of left eye15737641000119108
- Anterior subcapsular polar cataract of right eye15737721000119109
- Bilateral congenital anterior subcapsular polar cataracts346731000119106
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for congenital cataract?
The ICD-11 code for congenital cataract is LA12.1. The full clinical description is "Congenital cataract".
What does ICD-11 code LA12.1 mean?
ICD-11 code LA12.1 represents “Congenital cataract”. It is classified under Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies.
What chapter is LA12.1 in?
LA12.1 is in Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies (codes LA00-LD9Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code LA12.1?
LA12.1 maps to the ICD-10 code: Q12.0 (Congenital cataract). 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.
What SNOMED CT codes does LA12.1 map to?
LA12.1 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 716099003, 204712000, 15737801000119107, 15737841000119109, 15737761000119104, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code LA12.1?
LA12.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0009691. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.