R79.0: Abnormal level of blood mineral
The amount of trace elements in your blood has changed.
The body is dependent on certain trace elements to make certain vital processes in the body possible. These trace elements include iron, magnesium and zinc, for example. These substances are only found in traces in the body, i.e. in very small quantities. Iron is important, for example, in helping carry oxygen in the blood. The body needs magnesium, for example, for the nerves to be able to work properly. Zinc is important for the immune system or wound healing, for example.
The symptoms also depend on how long the trace element content has been changed for.
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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