MD20
Epistaxis
Epistaxis
Classification
ICD-11
Block
MD20-MD2ZParent Code
BlockL3-MD2ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(10)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Haemorrhagic nasal discharge72189003
- Head injury with haemorrhage from nose127276009
- Anterior epistaxis232354002
- Posterior epistaxis232355001
- Post-surgical epistaxis232357009
- Blood in nasal cavity249351007
- Bleeding from nose249366005
- Evidence of recent epistaxis277236000
- Contents of anterior nasal cavity - finding366115004
- Maternal perinatal epistaxis1179366006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for epistaxis?
The ICD-11 code for epistaxis is MD20. The full clinical description is "Epistaxis".
What does ICD-11 code MD20 mean?
ICD-11 code MD20 represents “Epistaxis”. It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.
What chapter is MD20 in?
MD20 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 MD20?
MD20 maps to the ICD-10 code: R04.0 (Epistaxis). 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.
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