NC30
Superficial injury of forearm
Superficial injury of forearm
Child Codes (7)
NC30.0Abrasion of elbow
NC30.1Contusion of elbow
NC30.2Abrasion of other or unspecified parts of forearm
NC30.3Contusion of other or unspecified parts of forearm
NC30.4Multiple superficial injuries of forearm
NC30.YOther specified superficial injury of forearm
NC30.ZSuperficial injury of forearm, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for superficial injury of forearm?
The ICD-11 code for superficial injury of forearm is NC30. The full clinical description is "Superficial injury of forearm".
What does ICD-11 code NC30 mean?
ICD-11 code NC30 represents “Superficial injury of forearm”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC30 in?
NC30 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 NC30?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC30 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 NC30?
NC30 has 7 child codes, including: NC30.0 (Abrasion of elbow), NC30.1 (Contusion of elbow), NC30.2 (Abrasion of other or unspecified parts of forearm), NC30.3 (Contusion of other or unspecified parts of forearm), and 3 more.
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