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NA21

Open wound of neck

Open wound of neck

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-NA2

Child Codes

8

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (8)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for open wound of neck?

The ICD-11 code for open wound of neck is NA21. The full clinical description is "Open wound of neck".

What does ICD-11 code NA21 mean?

ICD-11 code NA21 represents “Open wound of neck”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.

What chapter is NA21 in?

NA21 is in Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes NA00-NF2Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code NA21?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NA21 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 NA21?

NA21 has 8 child codes, including: NA21.0 (Laceration without foreign body of neck), NA21.1 (Laceration with foreign body of neck), NA21.2 (Puncture wound without foreign body of neck), NA21.3 (Puncture wound with foreign body of neck), and 4 more.

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