MG20.Z
Cachexia, unspecified
Cachexia, unspecified
ICD-10 Equivalents(1)
ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(10)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Diffuse dermatitis58921009
- Cafe au lait spots201281002
- Cachectic238108007
- Abnormal decrease in weight267024001
- Cardiac cachexia284529003
- AIDS-associated abnormal weight loss421695000
- Cachexia associated with AIDS422003001
- Congenital erythroderma, hypotrichosis, recurrent infections, multiple food allergies syndrome774211005
- Cachexia due to malignant neoplastic disease788876001
- AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) wasting syndrome1260096003
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for cachexia, unspecified?
The ICD-11 code for cachexia, unspecified is MG20.Z. The full clinical description is "Cachexia, unspecified".
What does ICD-11 code MG20.Z mean?
ICD-11 code MG20.Z represents “Cachexia, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.
What chapter is MG20.Z in?
MG20.Z 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 MG20.Z?
MG20.Z maps to the ICD-10 code: R64 (Cachexia). 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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