ME24.3
Digestive system perforation
Digestive system perforation
Child Codes (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for digestive system perforation?
The ICD-11 code for digestive system perforation is ME24.3. The full clinical description is "Digestive system perforation".
What does ICD-11 code ME24.3 mean?
ICD-11 code ME24.3 represents “Digestive system perforation”. It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.
What chapter is ME24.3 in?
ME24.3 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 ME24.3?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for ME24.3 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 ME24.3?
ME24.3 has 5 child codes, including: ME24.30 (Perforation of small intestine), ME24.31 (Perforation of large intestine), ME24.35 (Perforation of gallbladder or bile ducts), ME24.3Y (Digestive system perforation of other specified site), and 1 more.
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