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MB53

Hemiplegia

Hemiplegia

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL3-MB5

Child Codes

4

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (4)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for hemiplegia?

The ICD-11 code for hemiplegia is MB53. The full clinical description is "Hemiplegia".

What does ICD-11 code MB53 mean?

ICD-11 code MB53 represents “Hemiplegia”. It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.

What chapter is MB53 in?

MB53 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 MB53?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for MB53 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 MB53?

MB53 has 4 child codes, including: MB53.0 (Alternating hemiplegia), MB53.1 (Flaccid hemiplegia), MB53.2 (Spastic hemiplegia), MB53.Z (Hemiplegia, unspecified).

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