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NB51

Open wound of abdomen, lower back or pelvis

Open wound of abdomen, lower back or pelvis

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-NB5

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 abdomen, lower back or pelvis?

The ICD-11 code for open wound of abdomen, lower back or pelvis is NB51. The full clinical description is "Open wound of abdomen, lower back or pelvis".

What does ICD-11 code NB51 mean?

ICD-11 code NB51 represents “Open wound of abdomen, lower back or pelvis”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.

What chapter is NB51 in?

NB51 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 NB51?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NB51 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 NB51?

NB51 has 8 child codes, including: NB51.0 (Laceration without foreign body of abdomen, lower back or pelvis), NB51.1 (Laceration with foreign body of abdomen, lower back or pelvis), NB51.2 (Puncture wound without foreign body of abdomen, lower back or pelvis), NB51.3 (Puncture wound with foreign body of abdomen, lower back or pelvis), and 4 more.

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