D64.3: Other sideroblastic anaemias
Your body is not producing haemoglobin properly.
Blood is made up of blood plasma and blood cells. The blood cells also include red blood cells. They contain haemoglobin, the pigment that gives the blood its red color. This pigment is important for carrying oxygen in the blood. Haemoglobin needs various nutrients to be formed. These nutrients include various proteins, vitamins and iron, for example.
Your body cannot utilize the nutrients for haematosis (blood formation) properly. Although red blood cells are being produced, these red blood cells do not contain enough normal haemoglobin. This means your blood can no longer transport as much oxygen, causing you to feel weak and tired. You may also get breathless or look very pale.
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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