ICD-Code J98.6: Disorders of diaphragm
You have a disorder of the diaphragm.
The diaphragm separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. Above the diaphragm are the lungs and the heart. Beneath the diaphragm are the stomach, liver and spleen. In the diaphragm there are some openings which the large blood vessels and the oesophagus run through.The diaphragm is the most important muscle used in breathing. The diaphragm tenses when we breathe in. This lowers the diaphragm. It allows the lungs to expand and draws air into the lungs. The diaphragm relaxes when we exhale. It moves upwards as it does so.
A disorder of the diaphragm may cause breathing difficulties, for example.
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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