NC10
Superficial injury of shoulder or upper arm
Superficial injury of shoulder or upper arm
Child Codes (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for superficial injury of shoulder or upper arm?
The ICD-11 code for superficial injury of shoulder or upper arm is NC10. The full clinical description is "Superficial injury of shoulder or upper arm".
What does ICD-11 code NC10 mean?
ICD-11 code NC10 represents “Superficial injury of shoulder or upper arm”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC10 in?
NC10 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 NC10?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC10 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 NC10?
NC10 has 5 child codes, including: NC10.0 (Abrasion of shoulder or upper arm), NC10.1 (Contusion of shoulder or upper arm), NC10.2 (Multiple superficial injuries of shoulder or upper arm), NC10.Y (Other specified superficial injury of shoulder or upper arm), and 1 more.
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