LA21.3
Misshapen ear
Misshapen ear
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
20: Developmental AnomaliesBlock
LA20-LA2ZParent Code
LA21ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Congenital pointed ear204256004
- Congenital deformity of pinna232217008
- Aztec ear253254003
- Lop ear deformity738164003
- Congenital crumpled ear840480002
- Intellectual disability, cupped ears syndrome1351837003
- Congenital abnormal shape of bilateral external ears15984391000119104
- Congenital abnormal shape of left external ear15984351000119109
- Congenital abnormal shape of right external ear15984311000119108
- Misshapen ear1089891000119102
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for misshapen ear?
The ICD-11 code for misshapen ear is LA21.3. The full clinical description is "Misshapen ear".
What does ICD-11 code LA21.3 mean?
ICD-11 code LA21.3 represents “Misshapen ear”. It is classified under Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies.
What chapter is LA21.3 in?
LA21.3 is in Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies (codes LA00-LD9Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code LA21.3?
LA21.3 maps to the ICD-10 code: Q17.3 (Other misshapen 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 LA21.3 map to?
LA21.3 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 253254003, 15984391000119104, 15984351000119109, 15984311000119108, 840480002, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code LA21.3?
LA21.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477989. 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.