LA50
Congenital velopharyngeal incompetence
Congenital velopharyngeal incompetence
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
20: Developmental AnomaliesBlock
LA30-LA5ZParent Code
BlockL2-LA3WHO Foundation
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What is the ICD-11 code for congenital velopharyngeal incompetence?
The ICD-11 code for congenital velopharyngeal incompetence is LA50. The full clinical description is "Congenital velopharyngeal incompetence".
What does ICD-11 code LA50 mean?
ICD-11 code LA50 represents “Congenital velopharyngeal incompetence”. It is classified under Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies.
What chapter is LA50 in?
LA50 is in Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies (codes LA00-LD9Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code LA50?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for LA50 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.
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