LA55
Compression facies
Compression facies
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
20: Developmental AnomaliesBlock
LA30-LA5ZParent Code
BlockL2-LA3ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for compression facies?
The ICD-11 code for compression facies is LA55. The full clinical description is "Compression facies".
What does ICD-11 code LA55 mean?
ICD-11 code LA55 represents “Compression facies”. It is classified under Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies.
What chapter is LA55 in?
LA55 is in Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies (codes LA00-LD9Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code LA55?
LA55 maps to the ICD-10 code: Q67.1 (Congenital compression facies). 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 UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code LA55?
LA55 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910250. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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