1C17.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Pharyngeal or tonsillar diphtheria

Inclusions

  • Diphtheritic membranous angina

Exclusions from above levels

  • NE83.1 – Infection arising from device, implant or graft, not elsewhere classified

Child codes

  • 1C17.00 – Postdiphtheritic paralysis of uvula
  • 1C17.0Y – Other specified pharyngeal or tonsillar diphtheria
  • 1C17.0Z – Pharyngeal or tonsillar diphtheria, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • 1C17.1 – Nasal diphtheria
  • 1C17.2 – Laryngeal diphtheria
  • 1C17.3 – Cutaneous diphtheria
  • 1C17.Y – Other specified diphtheria
  • 1C17.Z – Diphtheria, unspecified

Foundation entity

Pharyngeal or tonsillar diphtheria – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1347332965

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 1C17: Diphtheria › 01: Certain infectious or parasitic diseases