ICD9 Codes for Long Term Care

LolaKabob · Jan 23, 2013

I have compiled a list over the last couple years of ICD9 codes and the definitions for the Diagnosis. Here it is....

Common DX definition list:

Acute Myocardial Infarction (410.41): interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart (heart attack)
Alzheimer’s Disease (331.0): loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging
Aphasia (784.3): an acquired language disorder in which there is an impairment of any language modality and may include difficulty in producing or comprehending spoken or written language
Anemia (285.9): a decrease in normal number of red blood cells
Anxiety (300.00): multisystem response to a perceived threat or danger
Aplastic Anemia (284.8): a decrease in normal number of red blood cells
Asthma (493.20): chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, airflow obstruction, and bronchospasms
Atrial Fibrillation (427.31): abnormal heart rhythm
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia ( 600.0): increase in size of the prostate in middle-aged and elderly men
Bipolar Disorder ( 296.80): mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition, and mood with or without one or more depressive episodes
Bone and Cartilage Disease NOS (733.90)
Status Cardiac Pacemaker (V45.01)
Cataract (366.9): clouding that develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope causing near sightedness and eventually blindness if untreated
Unspecified Constipation (564.00): infrequent hard to pass bowel movements
Cellulitis (682.6): skin infection caused by bacteria causing the area to be red, hot, and tender
Cerebrovascular Accident (436): loss of brain functions due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain, caused by a blocked or burst blood vessel
Cerebrovascular Disease (438.9): brain dysfunctions related to disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain with hypertension being the most common cause
Chronic Airway Obstruction (493): pulmonary disorder in which the upper or lower air way has a long standing history of becoming obstructed.
Chronic Kidney Disease NOS (585.9): slow loss of kidney function over time
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III (585.3): slow loss of kidney function over time
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) (428.0): condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to the body's other organs
Constipation (564.09): infrequent hard to pass bowel movements
COPD (491.21): narrowing of the airway which causes limitations on the amount of airflow to and from the lungs causing shortness of breath
Coronary Artery Disease (414.9): accumulation of plaque within the walls of the coronary arteries
Coronary Atherosclerosis (414.0): coronary artery wall thickens as a result of a build up of fatty materials such as cholesterol
Decubitus Ulcer of Lower Back (707.00): lesions caused by many factors to any part of the body, especially portions over bony or cartilaginous areas
Deep Vein Thrombosis (453.40): formation of a blood clot within a deep vein
Dementia (290.40): loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person, beyond what might be expected from normal aging
Depressive Disorder (311): feelings of sadness, helplessness, or hopelessness
Diabetes Mellitus II (250.00): high blood sugar, either because the body doesn't produce enough insulin, or because cells don't respond to the insulin that is produced
Diverticulitis: develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches on the outside of the colon. Diverticulitis results if one of these diverticula becomes inflamedDysphagia (787.2): difficulty in swallowing
Dysphagia (787.2): Difficulty swallowing
Edema (782.3): abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or in one or more cavities of the body
Esophagitis (530.10): inflammation of the esophagus as a result of gastrointestinal reflux
Gastritis (535.50): inflammation of the lining of the stomach

GERD (530.81): chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of stomach acid to the esophagus
Glaucoma (365.9): disease in which the optic nerve is damaged, leading to progressive, irreversible loss of vision
Gout (274.9): acute inflammatory arthritis causing a red, tender, hot, swollen joint
Hallucinations (780.1): Illusions which involves distorted or misinterpreted real perception
Hearing Loss (389.9): unable to detect or perceive at least some frequencies of sound which can typically be heard by others
Hematuria (599.7): presence of blood in the urine
Hemiparesis (438.20): weakness on one side of the body
Hemiplegia (438.20): limbs on one side of the body have severe weakness as a result of an illness or stroke
Hepatitis (573.3): inflammation of the liver leading to jaundice, anorexia, malaise, ect.
Hospice Care (V66.7): special care for people who are near the end of life
Hypercholesterolemia (272.0): presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood
Hyperlipidemia (272.4): the presence of raised or abnormal levels of any or all fatty molecules in the blood
Hyperplasia of Prostate (600): increase in size of the prostate in middle-aged and elderly men
Hypertension (401.9): high blood pressure
Hyponatremia (276.1): an electrolyte disturbance in which the sodium concentration in the serum is lower than normal
Hypopotassemia (276.8): potassium deficiency
Hypothyroidism (244.9): insufficient production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland
Intestinal Obstruction (560.9): partial or complete blockage of the bowel that results in the failure of the intestinal contents to pass through
Lupus (695.4): the immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage
Macular Degeneration of Retina (362.50): loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the macula) because of damage to the retina
Malignant Neoplasm of Breast (174.9): a group of cancer cells found in the breast
Malignant Neoplasm of Colon (153.9): a group of cancer cells found in the colon Morbid Obesity (278.01): excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health
Orthostatic Hypotension (458.0): rapid decrease in blood pressure when the individual stands up
Neurogenic Bladder (344.61): dysfunction of the urinary bladder due to disease of the central nervous system or peripheral nerves involved in the control of urination
Obesity (278.00): excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health
Osteoarthrosis (715.90): degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and subchondral bone causing pain, tenderness, stiffness, and sometimes effusion
Osteoporosis (733.00): reduced bone mineral density
Paralysis Agitans (332.0): chronic affection of the nervous system characterized as muscular weakness , trembling, and rigidity
Paranoid State (297.9): gradual development of an elaborate and complex delusional system, usually involving persecutory or grandiose delusions with few other signs of personality or thought disturbance
Paritoneal Abcess (567.22): a collection of pus in any part of the body that, in most cases, causes swelling and inflammation around it
Parkinson’s Disease (332.0): degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills, speech, and other functions
Peripheral Vascular Disease (443.9): obstruction of large arteries in the arms and legs causing pain, weakness, numbness, or cramping in muscles due to decreased blood flow
Persistent Mental Disorder (294.8): a psychological or behavioral pattern associated with distress or disability that occurs in an individual and is not a part of normal development or culture
Pressure Ulcer Stage IV: full tissue thickness loss
Protein-Cal Malnutrition (263.9): a form of malnutrition where there is inadequate protein intake
Pseudo Gout of Knee and Elbow (712.38): accumulation of crystals of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate in the connective tissues causing pain and tenderness
Pulmonary Fibrosis (516.31): formation or development of excess fibrous connective tissue(fibrosis) in the lungs
Renal Failure: loss of kidney function
Rheumatoid Arthritis (714.0): inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs, but principally attacks synovial joints
Schizo-affective Disorder (295.70): mental condition that causes both a loss of contact with reality (psychosis) and mood problems
Seizure Disorder (780.39): abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain
Senile Dementia (290.0): loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired
Sleep Apnea (770.81): sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep
Speech Disturbance (784.5): a type of communication disorders where ‘normal’ speech is disrupted
History of Stroke (V12.54): when blood flow to a part of the brain stops
Transient Cerebral Ischemia (435.9): change in blood supply to the cerebrum, resulting in brief neurological dysfunction that persists
Unspecified Urinary Incontinence (788.30): involuntary leakage of urine
Urinary Obstruction (599.60): blockage in the urinary tract
Vascular Dementia (290.40): loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases ie. Stroke

Luvmy4angels, LVN · Jan 24, 2013

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