NC70
Superficial injury of hip or thigh
Superficial injury of hip or thigh
Child Codes (7)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for superficial injury of hip or thigh?
The ICD-11 code for superficial injury of hip or thigh is NC70. The full clinical description is "Superficial injury of hip or thigh".
What does ICD-11 code NC70 mean?
ICD-11 code NC70 represents “Superficial injury of hip or thigh”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC70 in?
NC70 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 NC70?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC70 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 NC70?
NC70 has 7 child codes, including: NC70.0 (Abrasion of hip), NC70.1 (Contusion of hip), NC70.2 (Abrasion of thigh), NC70.3 (Contusion of thigh), and 3 more.
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