Q43.49: Duplication of intestine, unspecified
You have an extra part of the intestines. This condition is congenital, which means you were born with it.
You have an extra part of the intestines.
An extra part of the intestine can press on other organs in the abdomen, for example. The extra part of the intestine may also become inflamed. You can then have various problems. You may be able to feel a swelling in the abdomen, for example.
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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