D86.8: Sarcoidosis of other and combined sites
You have a disease called sarcoidosis.
Sarcoidosis is a condition that causes red and swollen tissue to develop in the body.
It is not yet known how or why this condition develops. A person’s own immune system probably attacks the tissue. As a result, the tissue becomes inflamed and is damaged. It is usually the lungs that become inflamed with sarcoidosis. This can cause shortness of breath with exertion or the urge to keep coughing, for example.
However, the condition can also affect other areas of the body. This means that the internal organs, eyes or skin can become inflamed. As a result, you may have various symptoms. You can feel weak and tired, for example.
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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