Multi-joint arthritis
Musculoskeletal system
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Musculoskeletal system
39 codesDegenerative arthritis / osteoarthritis
Musculoskeletal system
Other specified forms of arthropathy
Musculoskeletal system
Arthritis due to trauma
Musculoskeletal system
Osteoporosis with joint manifestations
Musculoskeletal system
Gout
Musculoskeletal system
Fibromyalgia
Musculoskeletal system
Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis
Musculoskeletal system
Shoulder, limitation of arm motion
Musculoskeletal system
Elbow, ankylosis
Musculoskeletal system
Elbow, limitation of flexion
Musculoskeletal system
Elbow, limitation of extension
Musculoskeletal system
Forearm, impairment of supination or pronation
Musculoskeletal system
Wrist, ankylosis
Musculoskeletal system
Wrist, limitation of motion
Musculoskeletal system
Thumb, limitation of motion
Musculoskeletal system
Index or long finger, limitation of motion
Musculoskeletal system
Vertebral fracture or dislocation
Musculoskeletal system
Sacroiliac injury and weakness
Musculoskeletal system
Lumbosacral or cervical strain
Musculoskeletal system
Spinal stenosis
Musculoskeletal system
Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability
Musculoskeletal system
Degenerative arthritis of the spine
Musculoskeletal system
Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
Musculoskeletal system
Hip, limitation of thigh flexion
Musculoskeletal system
Hip, impairment of thigh rotation or adduction
Musculoskeletal system
Hip, impairment of femur
Musculoskeletal system
Knee, ankylosis
Musculoskeletal system
Recurrent subluxation or lateral instability
Musculoskeletal system
Knee, dislocated semilunar cartilage
Musculoskeletal system
Knee, removal of semilunar cartilage
Musculoskeletal system
Knee, limitation of flexion
Musculoskeletal system
Knee, limitation of extension
Musculoskeletal system
Tibia or fibula impairment and shin splints
Musculoskeletal system
Ankle, ankylosis
Musculoskeletal system
Ankle, limited motion
Musculoskeletal system
Flat foot (pes planus)
Musculoskeletal system
Hallux valgus (bunion)
Musculoskeletal system
Other foot injuries
Musculoskeletal system
Muscle injuries
16 codesMuscle Group I, shoulder girdle
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group II, shoulder girdle
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group III, shoulder girdle
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group V, elbow flexion
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group VI, elbow extension
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group X, foot movements
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group XI, calf and propulsion
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group XII, anterior leg and dorsiflexion
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group XIV, anterior thigh
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group XV, medial thigh and adduction
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group XVI, pelvic girdle
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group XVII, pelvic girdle
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group XVIII, lateral trunk
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group XIX, abdominal wall
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group XX, spinal muscles
Muscle injuries
Muscle Group XXI, thoracic muscles
Muscle injuries
Eye conditions
7 codesChoroidopathy, including uveitis
Eye conditions
Retinal conditions
Eye conditions
Angle-closure glaucoma
Eye conditions
Open-angle glaucoma
Eye conditions
Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus, including dry eye
Eye conditions
Cataract
Eye conditions
Visual acuity impairment
Eye conditions
Hearing and ear conditions
5 codesOther sense organs
2 codesInfectious and immune disorders
5 codesRespiratory system
9 codesDeviated nasal septum
Respiratory system
Sinusitis
Respiratory system
Chronic sphenoid sinusitis
Respiratory system
Allergic rhinitis
Respiratory system
Chronic bronchitis
Respiratory system
Bronchial asthma
Respiratory system
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Respiratory system
Malignant respiratory neoplasms
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
10 codesValvular heart disease
Cardiovascular system
Coronary artery disease
Cardiovascular system
Hypertensive heart disease
Cardiovascular system
Supraventricular arrhythmias, including AFib
Cardiovascular system
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiovascular system
Hypertension
Cardiovascular system
Arteriosclerosis obliterans
Cardiovascular system
Raynaud's syndrome
Cardiovascular system
Varicose veins
Cardiovascular system
Post-phlebitic syndrome and DVT residuals
Cardiovascular system
Digestive system
14 codesEsophagus, stricture
Digestive system
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Digestive system
Chronic complications of upper GI surgery
Digestive system
Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive system
Duodenal or peptic ulcer
Digestive system
Cirrhosis and liver disease
Digestive system
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
Digestive system
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Digestive system
Inflammatory bowel disease
Digestive system
Hemorrhoids
Digestive system
Hernia
Digestive system
Malignant digestive system neoplasms
Digestive system
Hiatal or paraesophageal hernia
Digestive system
Chronic pancreatitis
Digestive system
Genitourinary system
9 codesChronic nephritis and kidney disease
Genitourinary system
Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones)
Genitourinary system
Chronic cystitis, including recurrent UTI
Genitourinary system
Erectile dysfunction or penis deformity
Genitourinary system
Testis, atrophy
Genitourinary system
Prostate conditions, including BPH and cancer
Genitourinary system
Malignant genitourinary neoplasms
Genitourinary system
Neurogenic bladder and voiding dysfunction
Genitourinary system
Chronic kidney disease
Genitourinary system
Gynecological conditions
7 codesVulva or clitoris disease or injury
Gynecological conditions
Ovary disease or injury
Gynecological conditions
Hysterectomy
Gynecological conditions
Breast surgery
Gynecological conditions
Endometriosis
Gynecological conditions
Malignant breast neoplasms
Gynecological conditions
Female sexual arousal disorder
Gynecological conditions
Hemic and lymphatic systems
5 codesSkin conditions
12 codesBurn scars of the head, face, or neck
Skin conditions
Burn scars not of the head, face, or neck
Skin conditions
Unstable or painful scars
Skin conditions
Dermatitis, eczema, or seborrheic dermatitis
Skin conditions
Dermatophytosis
Skin conditions
Psoriasis
Skin conditions
Malignant skin neoplasms
Skin conditions
Skin infections
Skin conditions
Vitiligo
Skin conditions
Chronic urticaria (hives)
Skin conditions
Acne
Skin conditions
Alopecia (hair loss)
Skin conditions
Endocrine system
3 codesNeurological conditions
19 codesParkinson's disease
Neurological conditions
Multiple sclerosis
Neurological conditions
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Neurological conditions
Migraine headaches
Neurological conditions
Convulsive tic
Neurological conditions
Narcolepsy
Neurological conditions
Facial nerve paralysis, including Bell's palsy
Neurological conditions
Upper radicular group paralysis
Neurological conditions
Middle radicular group paralysis
Neurological conditions
Lower radicular group paralysis
Neurological conditions
Median nerve paralysis, including carpal tunnel
Neurological conditions
Ulnar nerve paralysis
Neurological conditions
Musculocutaneous nerve paralysis
Neurological conditions
Sciatic nerve paralysis and radiculopathy
Neurological conditions
External popliteal (common peroneal) nerve
Neurological conditions
Internal popliteal (tibial) nerve
Neurological conditions
Anterior crural (femoral) nerve
Neurological conditions
Epilepsy and seizure disorder
Neurological conditions
Petit mal epilepsy
Neurological conditions
Mental disorders
13 codesSchizophrenia
Mental disorders
Schizophrenia
Mental disorders
Neurocognitive disorder
Mental disorders
Neurocognitive disorder
Mental disorders
Generalized anxiety disorder
Mental disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Mental disorders
Panic disorder or agoraphobia
Mental disorders
Bipolar disorder
Mental disorders
Major depressive disorder
Mental disorders
Chronic adjustment disorder
Mental disorders
Anorexia nervosa
Mental disorders
Bulimia nervosa
Mental disorders
Dental and oral conditions
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