MH12
Other sudden death, cause unknown
Other sudden death, cause unknown
Child Codes (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for other sudden death, cause unknown?
The ICD-11 code for other sudden death, cause unknown is MH12. The full clinical description is "Other sudden death, cause unknown".
What does ICD-11 code MH12 mean?
ICD-11 code MH12 represents “Other sudden death, cause unknown”. It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.
What chapter is MH12 in?
MH12 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 MH12?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for MH12 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 MH12?
MH12 has 3 child codes, including: MH12.0 (Instantaneous death), MH12.1 (Death occurring less than 24 hours from onset of symptoms, not otherwise explained), MH12.Y (Other specified sudden death, cause unknown).
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