ICD-Code A81.1: Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
You have a brain disorder that was caused by viruses.
The brain is made up of several areas. For example, the cerebrum is used to think and plan actions. In the cerebellum, movements are initialized and coordinated. The brain stem is responsible for various unconscious tasks such as breathing. The brain stem passes into the spinal cord.
You were infected with the measles virus in the past. In the course of this, you have a skin rash and fever, for example. The measles viruses have caused an inflammation in your brain. This usually only occurs after several years. The disease causes a change in behavior. You may have difficulties concentrating. The muscles throughout your body may twitch. Furthermore, you may lose consciousness.
This disease can sometimes make a person seriously ill.
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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