Understanding Your Results

Diagnosis codes

AHeart / circulatory system
1Cardiac defects / heart valves
2Diseases of the coronary arteries, incl. myocardial infarction
3Heart rhythm disorders
4Hypertension
5Arteries
6Veins (incl. varicose veins)
7Lymphatic vessels incl. lymphoedema
9Other diseases of the heart / circulatory system
BBlood / bone marrow / spleen
1Anaemia
2Coagulation disorders
3Diseases of the bone marrow and blood
4Spleen / lymph nodes / immune system
9Other diseases of the bone marrow / blood / spleen
CLungs / airways
1Asthma
2Chronic cough
3Pulmonary embolism
4Lungs / pleura excl. TB
9Other diseases of the respiratory tract
DSkeleton / musculoskeletal system
1Muscles / tendons
2Joints / ligaments / bursa excl. D3
3Arthritis / ankylosing spondylitis
4Osteoarthritis
5Spine excl. D3
9Other diseases of the musculoskeletal system
EDigestive tract
1Oesophagus / stomach / duodenum, incl. ulcers
2Intestine (small intestine / colon)
3Rectum / anus, incl. haemorrhoids
4Liver / bile ducts / gallbladder
5Pancreas, excl. diabetes
6Diaphragm
7Hernias
9Other diseases of the digestive tract
FMetabolism
1Glucose metabolism
2Thyroid diseases
9Other metabolic diseases
GInfectious and parasitic diseases
1Uncomplicated infection
2Tuberculosis
3Viral hepatitis
9Other infectious or parasitic diseases
HKidneys and urinary tract
1Kidney / kidney failure (dialysis / transplantation)
2Kidney stones
3Urinary tract
9Other diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract
IGenital organs
1Male genital organs
2Vulva, vagina, lesser pelvis
3Uterus
4Adnexa
5Menstrual cycle disorders
6Diseases of the breast
7Sterilisation
9Other diseases of the genital organs
KPregnancy / infertility
1Pregnancy, normal risk
2Pregnancy with complications
3Infertility and assisted reproduction
LNervous system
1Brain / spinal cord
2Peripheral nerves
3Paralysis / ataxia
4Migraine and equivalents
5Epilepsy
9Other diseases of the nervous system
MMental illness
1Sleep disorders
2Mental illness
3Organic mental disorders
NSkin
1Allergic skin diseases, excl. eczema
2Inflammatory / infectious skin diseases
3Eczema
4Vascular / degenerative skin diseases
5Psoriasis / hyperkeratoses
6Scars
9Other skin diseases
OEar, nose and throat
1Nose excl. N6
2Paranasal sinuses
3Oral cavity, salivary glands
4Tonsils / adenoids
5Larynx / trachea
6Malformations of the nose and ears
7Middle ear / Eustachian tube
8Inner ear
9Other ENT diseases
PEye
1Eyelid / conjunctiva
2Lens / cornea / vitreous body
3Iris / glaucoma
4Retina / optic nerve / vessels
5Eye muscles / strabismus
9Other eye diseases
QTeeth / jaw
1Cyst
2Dental abscess
3Fibromas
9Other diseases of the jaw or teeth
RAccident / accident-related
1Head / spine
2Thorax
3Abdomen
4Upper limb
5Lower limb
SNon-mandatory services
TPreventive measures
1Screening examination
2Vaccinations
UMedical examiner informed (instead of diagnosis)
Additional code
1Right
2Left
3Acute
4Chronic / recurrent
5Infectious
6Functional
7Neoplasia
8Occupational

Interpretation

  • Several digits of the main code may be given.
  • When the additional code is used, the corresponding main code must be given.
  • Neoplasias must always be given with the main code and the additional code.
  • Accident-like bodily injuries within the meaning of Article 9 paragraph 2 UVG / UVV are assigned to main code R.
  • Code U means that the exact diagnosis is given to the responsible medical examiner. It is mandatory for the consequences of suicide attempts.
  • If an invoice contains a non-mandatory service, it must be marked with an asterisk (*).
  • For infections, the relevant main code designates the organ and is specified by the additional code (except group G / N2).

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