T57.2: Toxic effect: Manganese and its compounds
You have poisoned yourself with manganese.
Manganese is a metal. When manganese combines with other substances, toxic compounds can also be formed. If you inhale such a compound, you may have difficulty breathing or have cramps, for example. If you swallow a manganese compound, your gullet, stomach, or intestines may become damaged. Movement or speaking may also become difficult.
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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