ICD-11 Skin Disorder Code
An alphanumeric classification code from the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision, used to record diagnoses of conditions affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue (Chapter 14).
Full Definition
ICD-11 replaced ICD-10 as the global standard for disease classification, with skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders coded under Chapter 14 (codes beginning with 'E' in the dermatology-specific range). Editors reviewing clinical coding documentation, insurance reports, or discharge summaries must ensure ICD-11 codes are formatted correctly — alphanumeric, dot-separated (e.g., EA90.0 for psoriasis) — and match the stated diagnosis. Common editorial errors include retaining ICD-10 codes (L-codes) in documents updated to ICD-11, or transposing digits in the alphanumeric string.
Usage
Usage note: Do not mix ICD-10 and ICD-11 codes within the same document. Verify that the code format matches the ICD version declared in the document header. ICD-11 skin codes are alphanumeric and dot-separated; ICD-10 UK skin codes begin with 'L'.
In Context
- "The discharge summary required the ICD-11 skin disorder code for chronic plaque psoriasis to be inserted before submission to the clinical coding team." — Discharge summary
- "The editor identified that the document used ICD-10 L-codes rather than the ICD-11 codes mandated by the hospital's 2024 coding policy." — Clinical document audit