D76.4: Cytokine release syndrome
Some of your immune cells are producing too many messengers.
The body's immune system is made up of different types of immune cells. Some immune cells can destroy pathogens or foreign bodies themselves. Other immune cells produce certain antibodies.
When immune cells produce too many messengers, it can cause inflammation throughout the body. You can have a high temperature and a rash on your skin, for example. You may also feel tired and weak. You may also suffer from nausea and vomiting, headaches and muscular soreness. You may also be seriously ill. You may then have problems with your circulation and breathing.
The symptoms may appear as a side effect of cancer treatment, for example, or due to problems with the immune system.
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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