ME65

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Disturbances of skin sensation of unspecified aetiology

Description

A group of cutaneous symptoms for which it is frequently impossible to identify a precise cause.

Index terms

  • Disturbances of skin sensation of unspecified aetiology

Exclusions from above levels

  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • JA66 – Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother

Child codes

  • ME65.0 – Burning of skin
  • ME65.1 – Itching of skin
  • ME65.2 – Pain or tenderness of skin
  • ME65.3 – Stinging of skin
  • ME65.4 – Tingling of skin
  • ME65.Y – Other specified disturbance of skin sensation

Foundation children elsewhere

Sibling codes

  • ME60 – Skin lesion of uncertain or unspecified nature
  • ME61 – Subcutaneous swelling, mass or lump of uncertain or unspecified nature
  • ME62 – Acute skin eruption of uncertain or unspecified nature
  • ME63 – Chronic skin disorder of uncertain or unspecified nature
  • ME64 – Non-specific cutaneous vascular signs
  • ME66 – Miscellaneous non-specific skin-related symptoms or signs
  • ME67 – Skin disorder of uncertain or unspecified nature
  • ME6Y – Other specified symptoms or signs involving the skin

Foundation entity

Disturbances of skin sensation of unspecified aetiology – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1252325692

Part of: 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified