ICD-11 classes
15 Diseases of the musculoskeletal system or connective...
Nonorgan specific systemic autoimmune disorders
4A40 — Lupus erythematosus
4A40.0 — Systemic lupus erythematosus
ICD-11 4A40.0 — Systemic lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a clinically multisystem disease, which is autoimmune in origin and is characterised by the presence of autoantibodies directed against nuclear antigens. Manifestations include rash, arthritis and fatigue, nephritis, neurological problems, anaemia and thrombocytopenia at the more severe end of the spectrum.
The diagnosis includes nothing.
The diagnosis excludes nothing.
Diagnosis with code 4A40.0 contains 3 clarifying diagnoses:
- 4A40.00 — Systemic lupus erythematosus with skin involvement
- 4A40.0Y — Other specified systemic lupus erythematosus
- 4A40.0Z — Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:
- Lupus erythematosus #3618
- Systemic lupus erythematosus #3619