R48.2: Apraxia
You are having trouble carrying out everyday movements.
These are everyday movements that you had previously learned and mastered. This may be getting dressed or writing, for example. It may also include movements that are made when speaking. It can then be difficult to say the words at a normal speed and with the right sounds, for example. It can be difficult to carry out learned movements if certain parts of the brain are damaged.
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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