9B78.4
Peripheral retinal degeneration
Peripheral retinal degeneration
Classification
ICD-11
Block
9B70-9B7ZParent Code
9B78ICD-10 Mapping
6 equivalentsWHO Foundation
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ICD-10 Equivalents
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for peripheral retinal degeneration?
The ICD-11 code for peripheral retinal degeneration is 9B78.4. The full clinical description is "Peripheral retinal degeneration".
What does ICD-11 code 9B78.4 mean?
ICD-11 code 9B78.4 represents “Peripheral retinal degeneration”. It is classified under Chapter 9: Diseases of the Visual System.
What chapter is 9B78.4 in?
9B78.4 is in Chapter 9: Diseases of the Visual System (codes 9A00-9E1Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code 9B78.4?
9B78.4 maps to 6 ICD-10 codes: H35 (Other retinal disorders), H35.4 (Peripheral retinal degeneration), H35.8 (Other specified retinal disorders), and 3 more. 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.
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