G93.5: Compression of brain
Your brain has been damaged by excessive pressure.
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 brain does not have a lot of room inside the head. When the pressure in the brain is very great, the brain can become compressed. The brain may be damaged as a result. This is what has happened to you.
When someone’s brain tissue is damaged, they can have headaches or vomiting, for example. They may also no longer be able to see properly. Some people also lose consciousness.
The pressure in the brain may increase, for example, when there is bleeding in the head or when the brain is inflamed.
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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