M90.19: Periostitis in other infectious diseases classified elsewhere Site unspecified
In one or more parts of your body you have bones that have become inflamed due to pathogens.
A thin membrane covers the outside of bones. In your case this thin membrane has become inflamed due to pathogens.
If bones are inflamed they can get thicker at the relevant site. It may be painful there.
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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