A69.1: Other Vincent infections
You have an inflammation in the mouth or throat.
The inflammation is caused by specific bacteria. Various areas in the mouth and throat can be affected by the inflammation. For example, sometimes the gums or tonsils are inflamed.
During the disease, the mucous membranes are often reddened and irritated. Swallowing in particular can be painful. With a severe inflammation, nearby tissue can be damaged. In that case, you may be seriously ill.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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