ICD-Code I00: Rheumatic fever without mention of heart involvement
Your immune system has attacked your body’s own tissue.
You have become infected some time ago with certain bacteria. These bacteria typically cause throat inflammation or tonsil inflammation. One way the immune system fights bacteria is with antibodies. Certain antibodies can also damage the body’s own tissue. Different symptoms are caused by damage to different types if tissue.
Painful joint inflammation may occur and, later, heart problems. Inflammation of the skin or rapid, uncontrollable movements in various parts of the body are also possible. You may also have a high temperature and feel fatigued.
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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