LA40
Cleft lip
Cleft lip
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
20: Developmental AnomaliesBlock
LA40-LA4ZParent Code
BlockL3-LA4Child Codes
4
WHO Foundation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for cleft lip?
The ICD-11 code for cleft lip is LA40. The full clinical description is "Cleft lip".
What does ICD-11 code LA40 mean?
ICD-11 code LA40 represents “Cleft lip”. It is classified under Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies.
What chapter is LA40 in?
LA40 is in Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies (codes LA00-LD9Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code LA40?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for LA40 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-10. Use the ICD-11 to ICD-10 converter to search for related codes.
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 are the subcategories under LA40?
LA40 has 4 child codes, including: LA40.0 (Cleft lip, unilateral), LA40.1 (Cleft lip, bilateral), LA40.2 (Cleft lip, median), LA40.Z (Cleft lip, unspecified).
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