G23.0: Hallervorden-Spatz disease
You have a condition that means your brain 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.
Generally, with this disorder, a lot of iron accumulates in the brain. Whether the iron deposits are the cause of the symptoms is not yet fully clear. The disorder is particularly affecting areas of the brain that are needed to control movements. This means that muscles cannot be controlled properly and that they cramp up. This might cause involuntary movements. One may also no longer be able to walk or talk properly. Some forms of the disorder can also affect one's mental faculties. There may be other symptoms, too. You may be seriously ill.
The condition is usually inherited. This means that other family members can 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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