NE40
Superficial frostbite
Superficial frostbite
Classification
ICD-11
Block
NE40-NE4ZParent Code
BlockL1-NE4ICD-10 Mapping
11 equivalentsWHO Foundation
View on WHOICD-10 Equivalents(11)
ICD-10 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-10-CM codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(10)
UMLS ↗
- Superficial cold injuryC0332699
- frostbite with partial thickness skin lossC4290398
- Superficial frostbite of headC0496085
- Superficial frostbite of neckC0348839
- Superficial frostbite of thoraxC0348840
- Superficial frostbite of abd wall, lower back and pelvisC0348841
- Superficial frostbite of armC0348842
- Superficial frostbite of wrist, hand, and fingersC2876279
- Superficial frostbite of hip and thighC0348843
- Superficial frostbite of knee and lower legC0348844
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for superficial frostbite?
The ICD-11 code for superficial frostbite is NE40. The full clinical description is "Superficial frostbite".
What does ICD-11 code NE40 mean?
ICD-11 code NE40 represents “Superficial frostbite”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NE40 in?
NE40 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 NE40?
NE40 maps to 11 ICD-10 codes: T33 (Superficial frostbite), T33.0 (Superficial frostbite of head), T33.1 (Superficial frostbite of neck), and 8 more. ICD-10 and ICD-11 do not always have one-to-one mappings — check the mapping type (equivalent, approximate, narrower, or broader) for each result.
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 UMLS concepts map to ICD-11 code NE40?
NE40 is linked to 10 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0332699, C4290398, C0496085, C0348839, C0348840, and 5 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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