T69.1: Chilblains
You have chilblains due to cold.
The vessels in the body can be constricted and dilated as needed. This regulates the distribution of heat in the body, among other things. If you are prone to chilblains, then this regulation of heat may not be working properly.
Chilblains typically form on the fingers, toes or face initially as round spots on the skin. The affected skin may be bluish in color for an extended period of time. The affected areas of skin may eventually turn blue or reddish and become painful when exposed to the cold again. The affected areas of skin may also swell or lumps may form. When the skin warms up again, the chilblains may also itch or burn. Additionally, blisters or sores may then form on the affected area.
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
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).