PB54
Unintentional exposure to high or low air pressure or changes in air pressure
Unintentional exposure to high or low air pressure or changes in air pressure
Classification
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for unintentional exposure to high or low air pressure or changes in air pressure?
The ICD-11 code for unintentional exposure to high or low air pressure or changes in air pressure is PB54. The full clinical description is "Unintentional exposure to high or low air pressure or changes in air pressure".
What does ICD-11 code PB54 mean?
ICD-11 code PB54 represents “Unintentional exposure to high or low air pressure or changes in air pressure”. It is classified under Chapter 23: External Causes of Morbidity or Mortality.
What chapter is PB54 in?
PB54 is in Chapter 23: External Causes of Morbidity or Mortality (codes PA00-PL2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code PB54?
PB54 maps to the ICD-10 code: W94 (Expsr to high and low air pressr and changes in air pressure). 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 PB54?
PB54 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0479563. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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