A88.8: Other specified viral infections of central nervous system
You have a disease of the nervous system because you have been infected with pathogens.
The nervous system includes all the nerves in the body, as well as the brain and the spinal cord. The nerves run from the brain and spinal cord into the body. They convey information in the body.
There are various kinds of pathogens. You have been infected with viruses. Your brain or spinal cord are affected by the disease.
You may have various symptoms with this disease. The symptoms depend on which area of the nervous system is specifically damaged. For example, you may no longer be able to properly feel certain areas of the body or you may have trouble moving. Sometimes you may behave differently from normal or have headaches.
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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