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LA21.1

Protruding ear

Protruding ear

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

LA21

ICD-10 Mapping

1 equivalent

WHO Foundation

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ICD-10 Equivalents(1)

ICD-10 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-10-CM codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Q17.5Prominent earequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for protruding ear?

The ICD-11 code for protruding ear is LA21.1. The full clinical description is "Protruding ear".

What does ICD-11 code LA21.1 mean?

ICD-11 code LA21.1 represents “Protruding ear”. It is classified under Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies.

What chapter is LA21.1 in?

LA21.1 is in Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies (codes LA00-LD9Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code LA21.1?

LA21.1 maps to the ICD-10 code: Q17.5 (Prominent ear). 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 LA21.1 map to?

LA21.1 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 204257008, 232217008, 275478007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

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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.