ICD-Code U53.33: Timed Up and Go [TUG] test: Test not possible
Your mobility is extremely restricted.
At the beginning of your hospital stay, your mobility was assessed. There are various ways of doing this. Sometimes, the ability to sit up or get up is also evaluated. In addition, the distance a person can walk may be measured. The time taken may also be recorded in the process. Mobility can also improve or deteriorate over time.
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).