QB61
Presence of artificial opening
Presence of artificial opening
Child Codes (11)
QB61.0Presence of tracheostomy
QB61.1Presence of thoracostomy
QB61.2Presence of gastrostomy
QB61.3Presence of enterostomy
QB61.4Presence of colostomy
QB61.5Presence of cystostomy
QB61.6Presence of nephrostomy
QB61.7Presence of ureterostomy
QB61.8Presence of urethrostomy
QB61.YPresence of other artificial opening
QB61.ZPresence of artificial opening, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for presence of artificial opening?
The ICD-11 code for presence of artificial opening is QB61. The full clinical description is "Presence of artificial opening".
What does ICD-11 code QB61 mean?
ICD-11 code QB61 represents “Presence of artificial opening”. It is classified under Chapter 24: Factors Influencing Health Status or Contact With Health Services.
What chapter is QB61 in?
QB61 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 QB61?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for QB61 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 QB61?
QB61 has 11 child codes, including: QB61.0 (Presence of tracheostomy), QB61.1 (Presence of thoracostomy), QB61.2 (Presence of gastrostomy), QB61.3 (Presence of enterostomy), and 7 more.
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