LA22.2
Aplasia or hypoplasia of external auditory canal
Aplasia or hypoplasia of external auditory canal
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
20: Developmental AnomaliesBlock
LA20-LA2ZParent Code
LA22ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(12)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Congenital absence of auricle with atresia of auditory canal38919006
- Congenital absence of auricle57436000
- Atresia of external auditory canal75355004
- CVT - Congenital vertical talus205082007
- Absence of ear canal247249003
- Aural atresia with multiple congenital anomalies and intellectual disability syndrome720748007
- Aplasia of external acoustic meatus1264071008
- Bilateral congenital atresia of external ears15864211000119107
- Bilateral congenital malformation of external ears15983231000119107
- Bilateral congenital stenosis of external auditory canals16889061000119100
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for aplasia or hypoplasia of external auditory canal?
The ICD-11 code for aplasia or hypoplasia of external auditory canal is LA22.2. The full clinical description is "Aplasia or hypoplasia of external auditory canal".
What does ICD-11 code LA22.2 mean?
ICD-11 code LA22.2 represents “Aplasia or hypoplasia of external auditory canal”. It is classified under Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies.
What chapter is LA22.2 in?
LA22.2 is in Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies (codes LA00-LD9Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code LA22.2?
LA22.2 maps to the ICD-10 code: Q16.1 (Congenital absence, atresia and stricture of auditory canal). 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 LA22.2 map to?
LA22.2 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 247249003, 1264071008, 75355004, 720748007, 15864211000119107, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code LA22.2?
LA22.2 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0495499, C2910118. 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.