ICD-Code D68.9: Coagulation defect, unspecified
Your blood clotting is impaired.
Blood clotting is controlled by many different proteins in the blood. If there are too few or too many of these proteins present, blood clotting can be disrupted. Drugs, antibodies and toxins can also alter blood clotting.
If the blood clots too slowly, bleeding occurs more easily. Wounds bleed for longer in this case. If the blood clots too quickly, clumps of clotted blood may form inside the blood vessels. These clumps are called blood clots.
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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