G23.9: Degenerative disease of basal ganglia, unspecified
You have a condition that means you can no longer 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.
With this condition, certain areas of the brain suffer increasing damage. Areas that control movements are typically affected. Depending on what exactly the disorder is, the symptoms can vary. For example, movements may become slower or more difficult. You may also make involuntary movements. Depending on the disorder, other brain functions may be affected. You may then have other symptoms.
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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