G37.3: Acute transverse myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous system
You have an inflammatory disorder of your spinal cord.
The spinal cord is located in the spinal column. The spinal cord is made up of nerve fibers. The brain uses the nerve fibers to exchange information with the organs, skin and muscles.
A site in your spinal cord has become inflamed. The inflammation is damaging the sheath around the nerve fibers. Nerve fibers need this sheath so that information can be transmitted more effectively. There are different reasons for an inflammation like this. For example, one’s own immune system may be attacking the sheath around the nerves.
The inflammation can result in various symptoms. You may no longer be able to move your arms or legs properly, for example. Certain parts of the skin may also feel numb. You may also feel a tingling or pain. You may also have problems with bowel movements or urination.
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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