Z87.3: Personal history of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
You have or had a disease of the muscles, bones or connective tissue.
Tendons are made up of very firm connective tissue. Tendons attach muscles to bones. Connective tissue is found all over the body and fulfills various tasks. Connective tissue contains lots of fine fibers. Thus it can protect or stabilize organs. There is connective tissue beneath the skin and around muscles, for example. Tendons, ligaments and cartilage are also made of connective tissue.
Before the start of a medical measure, it is common to be asked about existing or past diseases. The reason for this is that these diseases may sometimes adversely affect a treatment. Furthermore, special measures may be required due to existing diseases, for example with support and care.
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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