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NB70

Injury of nerve root of lumbar spine

Injury of nerve root of lumbar spine

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL3-NB7

ICD-10 Mapping

1 equivalent

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ICD-10 Equivalents(1)

ICD-10 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-10-CM codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

S34.2Injury of nerve root of lumbar and sacral spineequivalentPrimary
Related ICF Categories(73)

ICF Core Set codes for Spinal Cord Injury.

b126Temperament and personality functionsb130Energy and drive functionsb134Sleep functionsb152Emotional functionsb280Sensation of painb440Respiration functionsb455Exercise tolerance functionsb525Defecation functionsb620Urination functionsb640Sexual functionsb710Mobility of joint functionsb720Mobility of bone functions+61 more
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for injury of nerve root of lumbar spine?

The ICD-11 code for injury of nerve root of lumbar spine is NB70. The full clinical description is "Injury of nerve root of lumbar spine".

What does ICD-11 code NB70 mean?

ICD-11 code NB70 represents “Injury of nerve root of lumbar spine”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.

What chapter is NB70 in?

NB70 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 NB70?

NB70 maps to the ICD-10 code: S34.2 (Injury of nerve root of lumbar and sacral spine). 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.

What ICF functioning codes are related to injury of nerve root of lumbar spine?

The ICF Core Set for Spinal Cord Injury includes 73 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. View the related ICF categories above.

What UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code NB70?

NB70 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495846. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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