Z30.1: Insertion of (intrauterine) contraceptive device
You had a coil inserted into your womb as a contraceptive.
The uterus or womb sits in the pelvis and is pear-shaped. The narrower part extends downward into the vagina and is called the cervix. When a woman is pregnant, the child grows in her uterus. A coil is a small device that can be inserted through the cervix into the womb. The purpose of the coil is to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
There are two different types of coils, i.e. copper coils and hormonal coils. What they have in common is that they act directly, inside the womb. Copper coils work by releasing tiny amounts of copper into the womb. Hormonal coils contain a hormone that they gradually release.
The substances from the coil can prevent an unwanted pregnancy in different ways. For instance, they affect the sperm that get into the womb during sex. This makes it more difficult for egg cells to be fertilized. The released substances act on the mucous membrane of the womb. It will then be more difficult for a fertilized egg cell to embed itself in the womb.
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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