ME84.2

Low back pain

Low back pain

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

ME84

Child Codes

3

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (3)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-11 code for low back pain?

The ICD-11 code for low back pain is ME84.2. The full clinical description is "Low back pain".

What does ICD-11 code ME84.2 mean?

ICD-11 code ME84.2 represents "Low back pain". It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.

What chapter is ME84.2 in?

ME84.2 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 ME84.2?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for ME84.2 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 ME84.2?

ME84.2 has 3 child codes, including: ME84.20 (Lumbago with sciatica), ME84.2Y (Other specified low back pain), ME84.2Z (Low back pain, unspecified).

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