R46.4: Slowness and poor responsiveness
You are more lethargic than usual.
Lethargic behavior can express itself through unusually slow movements, for example. You may also speak more slowly or react more sluggishly when addressed. Lethargic behavior can occur, for example, if the brain’s function is disordered or when taking certain medications.
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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