ME20.5
Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
Classification
ICD-11
Block
ME20-ME2YParent Code
ME20ICD-10 Mapping
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(12)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Faeces: bacteria present167641001
- Cryptosporidium isolated in stool by culture168317006
- Mouth swab culture positive168322006
- Anal swab culture positive168325008
- CLO test positive168385006
- Faeces: parasite present271351003
- Helicobacter CLO test observations307371007
- Helicobacter pylori isolated in gastric fluid by organism specific culture442776005
- Helicobacter pylori stool test finding444779004
- Helicobacter pylori detected in stool736696002
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity?
The ICD-11 code for abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity is ME20.5. The full clinical description is "Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity".
What does ICD-11 code ME20.5 mean?
ICD-11 code ME20.5 represents “Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity”. It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.
What chapter is ME20.5 in?
ME20.5 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 ME20.5?
ME20.5 maps to the ICD-10 code: R85.5 (Abn microbiolog findings in specmn from dgstv org/abd cav). 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 SNOMED CT codes does ME20.5 map to?
ME20.5 maps to 10 SNOMED CT concepts: 168325008, 168385006, 168317006, 167641001, 271351003, and 5 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code ME20.5?
ME20.5 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0476522, C2830509. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.