E79.9: Disorder of purine and pyrimidine metabolism, unspecified
Your body cannot process purines and pyrimidines properly. Purines and pyrimidines are components of cells.
Many purines and pyrimidines are contained in animal products and in our cells. Among other things, these substances create genetic material. If you eat animal products or if cells in your body break down, purines and pyrimidines are then converted or broken down. A large percentage of purines and pyrimidines are re-used. Only a small number of them are broken down further into uric acid. The uric acid is then passed out in urine. In your case, this breakdown or conversion is not working properly.
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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