LB99.5
Congenital absence of both forearm and hand
Congenital absence of both forearm and hand
Classification
ICD-11
Chapter
20: Developmental AnomaliesBlock
LB70-LB9ZParent Code
LB99ICD-10 Mapping
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for congenital absence of both forearm and hand?
The ICD-11 code for congenital absence of both forearm and hand is LB99.5. The full clinical description is "Congenital absence of both forearm and hand".
What does ICD-11 code LB99.5 mean?
ICD-11 code LB99.5 represents “Congenital absence of both forearm and hand”. It is classified under Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies.
What chapter is LB99.5 in?
LB99.5 is in Chapter 20: Developmental Anomalies (codes LA00-LD9Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code LB99.5?
LB99.5 maps to the ICD-10 code: Q71.2 (Congenital absence of both forearm and hand). 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 LB99.5?
LB99.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1306663. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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