K13.5: Oral submucous fibrosis
The mucous membrane in your mouth has changed.
The mucous membrane is a moist skin. The whole of the oral cavity is lined with mucous membrane.
Changes may occur if the mucous membrane has been irritated by certain foods for a long time, for example. But it is also possible that no cause can be found for the changes.
Whitish patches or stripes are visible on the changed mucous membrane, for example. You may also have a burning sensation or pain in your oral cavity. Your sense of taste may also deteriorate. Over time the mucous membrane may also harden. The hardened mucous membrane may prevent you from opening your mouth properly.
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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