QA48
Postpartum care or examination
Postpartum care or examination
Child Codes (5)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for postpartum care or examination?
The ICD-11 code for postpartum care or examination is QA48. The full clinical description is "Postpartum care or examination".
What does ICD-11 code QA48 mean?
ICD-11 code QA48 represents “Postpartum care or examination”. It is classified under Chapter 24: Factors Influencing Health Status or Contact With Health Services.
What chapter is QA48 in?
QA48 is in Chapter 24: Factors Influencing Health Status or Contact With Health Services (codes QA00-QF4Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code QA48?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for QA48 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 QA48?
QA48 has 5 child codes, including: QA48.0 (Care or examination immediately after delivery), QA48.1 (Care or examination of lactating mother), QA48.2 (Routine postpartum follow-up), QA48.Y (Other specified postpartum care or examination), and 1 more.
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