PB16
Unintentional exposure to excessive cold
Unintentional exposure to excessive cold
Classification
ICD-11
Block
PB10-PB1ZParent Code
BlockL2-PB1ICD-10 Mapping
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for unintentional exposure to excessive cold?
The ICD-11 code for unintentional exposure to excessive cold is PB16. The full clinical description is "Unintentional exposure to excessive cold".
What does ICD-11 code PB16 mean?
ICD-11 code PB16 represents “Unintentional exposure to excessive cold”. It is classified under Chapter 23: External Causes of Morbidity or Mortality.
What chapter is PB16 in?
PB16 is in Chapter 23: External Causes of Morbidity or Mortality (codes PA00-PL2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code PB16?
PB16 maps to 2 ICD-10 codes: W93 (Exposure to excessive cold of man-made origin), X31 (Exposure to excessive natural cold). 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 PB16?
PB16 is linked to 6 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0479553, C0231275, C0867839, C2905557, C0497061, and 1 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.