R89.1: Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues Abnormal hormone levels
In a sample from your body, the amount of messengers was altered.
In the body there are various glands that produce hormones. Hormones are important messengers. They carry information between various organs. In this way, hormones control many bodily functions.
Changes in the sample can be an indication of a disease. The results can also depend on factors like when the sample is taken or how the sample is stored until it is examined.
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
Source
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