ICD-Code T51.3: Toxic effect: Fusel oil
You have fusel oil poisoning.
A substance can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The substance may also be administered or taken by mistake.
There are many different alcohols. These have different properties and are toxic in certain amounts. Fusel oil is a mixture of alcohols. When alcohol is produced for drinking, fusel oil, for example, is also created.
If you have too much fusel oil in your body you may have different symptoms. It depends on how much of the substance is in the body and how long it has been there. You may be 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
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
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).