E83.1: Disorders of iron metabolism
You cannot utilize iron properly.
Iron is important for many processes in the body. For example, iron is contained in the red blood pigment. The red blood pigment transports oxygen in the body.
You cannot utilize iron properly. This can be caused by other diseases or alternatively be congenital. You usually have too much iron in your body. If there is too much iron in the body, it may be deposited in the tissue. For example, iron can be deposited in the liver, pancreas or skin. Iron can damage the tissue. For example, the liver may then no longer function properly. If the pancreas is damaged, you may get diabetes.
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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