E88.9: Metabolic disorder, unspecified
You have a metabolic disorder.
Various energy-acquisition processes occur in the body. The body acquires energy, for example, by breaking down nutrient elements or the body's own substances. Broken down nutrient elements are also used as building materials in the body. In this way, individual cells and tissue can be built or repaired. All of these processes together are known as metabolism.
Depending on the illness, the symptoms can differ greatly.
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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