NE81.22
Organ or organ space surgical site infection
Organ or organ space surgical site infection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for organ or organ space surgical site infection?
The ICD-11 code for organ or organ space surgical site infection is NE81.22. The full clinical description is "Organ or organ space surgical site infection".
What does ICD-11 code NE81.22 mean?
ICD-11 code NE81.22 represents “Organ or organ space surgical site infection”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NE81.22 in?
NE81.22 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 NE81.22?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for NE81.22 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.
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