M07.13: Arthritis mutilans Forearm
You have psoriasis.
Your body’s own immune system plays a role in the development of psoriasis. The condition can be hereditary. Other family members may then be affected, too. Triggers such as skin irritations, stress or certain medications can make the condition worse.
A lot of small, pus-filled pustules have formed on your skin. These pustules can burst on a large scale, and make the skin more susceptible to pathogens. The condition can affect the entire skin. This can make you very sick. The nails may also change.
Psoriasis has caused joint inflammation in your wrist. An inflammation in the joints can cause various symptoms. Typical is a swollen, painful joint. The skin above the joint may also be red. It may also no longer be possible to move the joint as usual.
The wrist joins the hand to the forearm. There are 2 bones in the forearm. These bones are called the ulna and the radius. As well as the actual wrist there is also a joint between the ends of the ulna and the radius.
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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