ICD-Code T64: Toxic effect of aflatoxin and other mycotoxin food contaminants
You have a type of food poisoning from eating food contaminated with a toxin produced by fungi (molds).
Fungi is everywhere in the environment. Certain types of fungi produce a toxic substance called a mycotoxin. Food can become contaminated by this toxin. Examples of food that can become contaminated include nuts and dried fruit.
Chemical food poisoning with a mycotoxin can affect your health in various ways. It can damage the liver, for example. This may prevent the liver from functioning as normal. In this case, your skin may take on a yellowish color or you may be sleepier than normal. If this mycotoxin is ingested over an extended period of time, it can also cause cancer. This can affect the liver, stomach or kidneys, 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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