MB51
Diplegia of upper extremities
Diplegia of upper extremities
Child Codes (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for diplegia of upper extremities?
The ICD-11 code for diplegia of upper extremities is MB51. The full clinical description is "Diplegia of upper extremities".
What does ICD-11 code MB51 mean?
ICD-11 code MB51 represents “Diplegia of upper extremities”. It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.
What chapter is MB51 in?
MB51 is in Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (codes MA00-MH2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code MB51?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for MB51 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 MB51?
MB51 has 3 child codes, including: MB51.0 (Flaccid diplegia of upper extremities), MB51.1 (Spastic diplegia of upper extremities), MB51.Z (Diplegia of upper extremities, unspecified).
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