G37.8: Other specified demyelinating diseases of central nervous system
You have a disorder of the central nervous system.
The central nervous system consists of the brain and the spinal column. The brain is made up of several areas. For example, the cerebrum is used to think and plan actions. In the cerebellum, movements are initialized and coordinated. The brain stem is responsible for various unconscious tasks such as breathing. The brain stem passes into the 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. To be better able to transmit information, nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord have a sheath.
You have a disorder that damages the sheath around the nerve fibers. Depending on which parts of the brain or spinal cord are affected, there can be various symptoms. For example, certain parts of the skin may feel numb. You may also feel a tingling or pain. You may no longer be able to move parts of your body properly. You can have problems with your vision. There may also be many 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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