M99.19: Subluxation complex (vertebral) Abdomen and other
Some of your vertebrae have moved against one another.
The spine is made up of the individual vertebrae. Between every 2 vertebrae there is a vertebral disc. The vertebrae form the vertebral canal on the rear of the spinal column. The spinal cord runs in the vertebral canal. Nerve fibers run from the brain into the body via the spinal cord and form nerves there. Every nerve is responsible for a particular part of the skin and for certain muscles. These nerves are important for instance in enabling you to feel and move the muscles.
There can be various reasons why vertebrae move relative to one another. These include wear and tear or injuries, for example. When vertebrae move against each other, the spinal cord or the nerves can be damaged.
The displaced vertebrae can cause pain or sensory malfunctions. For example, the skin in the affected areas may tingle or be numb. It may also be that you are no longer able to move certain muscles properly. It may also be that the relevant parts of the spine are less stable than normal.
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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