M62.38: Immobility syndrome (paraplegic) Other
You can no longer move your head, neck or trunk properly, or you cannot move it at all.
There are different reasons why someone can no longer move certain areas of their body properly. These include brain or nerve damage, for example. It may also be impossible to move properly because of other disorders. If someone has not moved a part of their body for a long time, they may no longer be able to move it properly.
The muscles in the affected parts of the body may be thinner or shorter than normal. It may also be that the skin is damaged and that the blood circulation is worse than usual.
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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