N39.1: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
You are excreting more protein than usual in your urine.
There are normally 2 kidneys in the body. They filter blood and create urine. They thus help to detoxify the body. Furthermore, the kidneys regulate the blood pressure and salt content in the blood, among other things. Only certain substances are emitted via urine to detoxify the body. Proteins are usually only excreted in small amounts via the urine. Your body has been excreting too much protein in the urine for a considerable time.
There are many different reasons for having too much protein in your urine. For example, people with muscle or kidney disorders may excrete more protein than usual. When experiencing stress or engaging in strenuous physical activity, people may also excrete more protein 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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