ICD-Code G11.0: Congenital nonprogressive ataxia
You have a congenital condition that means your cerebellum is unable to control movements properly.
The brain is located inside the head. It receives, processes and stores sensory impressions. The brain controls movements and various physical functions. The cerebellum is part of the brain. The cerebellum monitors and controls body movements and actions. To do this, it continuously processes feedback from the muscles and sensory organs. This is important for being able to maintain balance while riding a bike, for example.
The condition prevents you from executing movements with precision. For example, you may be unable to walk properly. You may also be unable to balance properly. The condition can also affect your speech. You may also be unable to control your eye movements properly. There may be other symptoms, too.
The disease is hereditary. Other family members may also be affected.
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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