NF05
Asphyxiation
Asphyxiation
Classification
ICD-11
Block
NF00-NF0ZParent Code
BlockL1-NF0ICD-10 Mapping
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for asphyxiation?
The ICD-11 code for asphyxiation is NF05. The full clinical description is "Asphyxiation".
What does ICD-11 code NF05 mean?
ICD-11 code NF05 represents “Asphyxiation”. It is classified under Chapter 22: Injury, Poisoning or Certain Other Consequences of External Causes.
What chapter is NF05 in?
NF05 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 NF05?
NF05 maps to the ICD-10 code: T71 (Asphyxiation). This is an equivalent mapping.
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 NF05?
NF05 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0004044, C0344194, C2886321. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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