NB72
Injury of cauda equina
Injury of cauda equina
Classification
ICD-11
Block
NB70-NB7ZParent Code
BlockL3-NB7ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-10-CM codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Related ICF Categories(73)
ICF Core Set codes for Spinal Cord Injury.
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for injury of cauda equina?
The ICD-11 code for injury of cauda equina is NB72. The full clinical description is "Injury of cauda equina".
What does ICD-11 code NB72 mean?
ICD-11 code NB72 represents “Injury of cauda equina”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NB72 in?
NB72 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 NB72?
NB72 maps to the ICD-10 code: S34.3 (Injury of cauda equina). 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 cauda equina?
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 NB72?
NB72 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0338557. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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