NC96.0
Injury of Achilles tendon
Injury of Achilles tendon
Child Codes (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for injury of achilles tendon?
The ICD-11 code for injury of achilles tendon is NC96.0. The full clinical description is "Injury of Achilles tendon".
What does ICD-11 code NC96.0 mean?
ICD-11 code NC96.0 represents “Injury of Achilles tendon”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NC96.0 in?
NC96.0 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 NC96.0?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NC96.0 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 NC96.0?
NC96.0 has 5 child codes, including: NC96.00 (Strain or sprain of Achilles tendon), NC96.01 (Laceration of Achilles tendon), NC96.02 (Rupture of Achilles tendon), NC96.0Y (Other specified injury of Achilles tendon), and 1 more.
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