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NC32

Fracture of forearm

Fracture of forearm

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL1-NC3

Child Codes

10

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (10)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for fracture of forearm?

The ICD-11 code for fracture of forearm is NC32. The full clinical description is "Fracture of forearm".

What does ICD-11 code NC32 mean?

ICD-11 code NC32 represents “Fracture of forearm”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.

What chapter is NC32 in?

NC32 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 NC32?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC32 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 NC32?

NC32 has 10 child codes, including: NC32.0 (Fracture of upper end of ulna), NC32.1 (Fracture of upper end of radius), NC32.2 (Fracture of shaft of ulna), NC32.3 (Fracture of shaft of radius), and 6 more.

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