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PE20

Assault by projectile from firearm

Assault by projectile from firearm

Classification

ICD-11

Parent Code

BlockL2-PE2

Child Codes

4

WHO Foundation

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Child Codes (4)

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for assault by projectile from firearm?

The ICD-11 code for assault by projectile from firearm is PE20. The full clinical description is "Assault by projectile from firearm".

What does ICD-11 code PE20 mean?

ICD-11 code PE20 represents “Assault by projectile from firearm”. It is classified under Chapter 23: External Causes of Morbidity or Mortality.

What chapter is PE20 in?

PE20 is in Chapter 23: External Causes of Morbidity or Mortality (codes PA00-PL2Z).

What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code PE20?

There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for PE20 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.

What are the subcategories under PE20?

PE20 has 4 child codes, including: PE20.0 (Assault by projectile from handgun), PE20.1 (Assault by projectile from rifle, shotgun or larger firearm), PE20.Y (Assault by being struck by projectile from other specified firearm), PE20.Z (Assault by being struck by projectile from unspecified firearm).

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