MD11.8
Mouth breathing
Mouth breathing
Child Codes (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for mouth breathing?
The ICD-11 code for mouth breathing is MD11.8. The full clinical description is "Mouth breathing".
What does ICD-11 code MD11.8 mean?
ICD-11 code MD11.8 represents “Mouth breathing”. It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.
What chapter is MD11.8 in?
MD11.8 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 MD11.8?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for MD11.8 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 MD11.8?
MD11.8 has 3 child codes, including: MD11.80 (Stertor), MD11.8Y (Other specified mouth breathing), MD11.8Z (Mouth breathing, unspecified).
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