NB32.6
Injury of pleura
Injury of pleura
Child Codes (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for injury of pleura?
The ICD-11 code for injury of pleura is NB32.6. The full clinical description is "Injury of pleura".
What does ICD-11 code NB32.6 mean?
ICD-11 code NB32.6 represents “Injury of pleura”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NB32.6 in?
NB32.6 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 NB32.6?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NB32.6 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 NB32.6?
NB32.6 has 3 child codes, including: NB32.60 (Laceration of pleura), NB32.6Y (Other specified injury of pleura), NB32.6Z (Injury of pleura, unspecified).
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