T61.2: Other fish and shellfish poisoning
You have been poisoned by consuming fish or shellfish.
When you are poisoned by consuming fish or shellfish, there can be various symptoms. There can be nausea and vomiting, for instance. The poisoning can disrupt the nervous system. Some bodily functions can then be changed. Certain toxins can cause problems with breathing or the heartbeat. Your heart may then beat too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly.
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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