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Respiratory System
61 diagnostic codes
DC 6502Septum, nasal, deviation of
A deviated nasal septum means the wall inside your nose that separates your nostrils is crooked or off-center, making it harder to breathe through your nose....
DC 6504Nose, loss of part of, or scars
This rating covers situations where you've lost part of your nose or have significant scarring from an injury or medical condition. The VA gives you a 30% ra...
DC 6510Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic
Chronic pansinusitis is long-term inflammation involving multiple paranasal sinuses (frontal, ethmoid, maxillary, sphenoid) at the same time. The VA rates th...
DC 6511Sinusitis, ethmoid, chronic
Chronic ethmoid sinusitis is long-term inflammation of the ethmoid sinuses (a labyrinth of small air cells between the eyes and the base of the skull). The V...
DC 6512Sinusitis, frontal, chronic
Chronic frontal sinusitis is long-term inflammation of the frontal sinuses (the air cavities behind the forehead, just above the eyebrows). The VA rates this...
DC 6513Sinusitis, maxillary, chronic
Chronic maxillary sinusitis is long-term inflammation of the maxillary sinuses (the largest of the paranasal air cavities, located in the cheekbones under th...
DC 6514Sinusitis, sphenoid, chronic
Chronic sphenoid sinusitis is long-term inflammation of the sphenoid sinuses (located deep behind the nose near the base of the skull). The VA rates this con...
DC 6515Laryngitis, tuberculous, active or inactive
Tuberculous laryngitis is tuberculosis infection of the larynx (voice box), either active or inactive. The VA does not rate this condition under the standard...
DC 6516Laryngitis, chronic
Chronic laryngitis is long-term inflammation of your voice box (larynx) that causes ongoing voice problems. The VA rates this condition at either 10% or 30%...
DC 6518Laryngectomy, total
A total laryngectomy means the entire voice box (larynx) has been surgically removed, usually due to cancer or severe trauma. The VA doesn't actually rate un...
DC 6519Aphonia, complete organic
Complete organic aphonia means you've completely lost your ability to speak at a normal volume due to physical damage or disease affecting your vocal cords o...
DC 6520Larynx, stenosis of, including residuals of laryngeal trauma (unilateral or bilateral)
This condition covers narrowing of the larynx (voice box) that makes it harder to breathe, whether from injury, surgery, or other causes. The VA rates this b...
DC 6521Pharynx, injuries to
This rating covers injuries to your pharynx (the throat area behind your mouth and nose) that cause serious problems with swallowing, breathing, or speaking....
DC 6522Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis
Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis is chronic inflammation of your nasal passages caused by allergies or other triggers like weather changes, strong smells, or s...
DC 6523Bacterial rhinitis
Bacterial rhinitis is a bacterial infection of your nasal passages that causes long-term inflammation and swelling. The VA rates this condition at either 10%...
DC 6524Granulomatous rhinitis
Granulomatous rhinitis is chronic inflammation and infection inside your nose and nasal passages that creates small clusters of inflamed tissue called granul...
DC 6600Bronchitis, chronic
Chronic bronchitis is a long-term lung condition where your airways are constantly inflamed and produce too much mucus, making it hard to breathe. The VA rat...
DC 6601Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a lung condition where your airways become permanently widened and scarred, making it hard to clear mucus and leading to repeated infection...
DC 6602Asthma, bronchial
Bronchial asthma is a chronic condition where your airways become inflamed and narrow, making it hard to breathe. The VA rates asthma from 10% to 100% based...
DC 6603Emphysema, pulmonary
Emphysema is a lung disease where the air sacs in your lungs become damaged, making it harder to breathe and get oxygen into your bloodstream. The VA rates e...
DC 6604Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe, often caused by smoking or exposure to harmful particles and gases during service. The VA rates COPD fr...
DC 6701Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, active
This diagnostic code covers active far advanced chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. The VA rates this at 100% throughout the active phase of disease. Once the di...
DC 6702Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active
This diagnostic code covers active moderately advanced chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. The VA rates this at 100% throughout the active phase of disease. Once...
DC 6703Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, active
This diagnostic code covers active minimal chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. The VA rates this at 100% throughout the active phase of disease. Once the disease...
DC 6704Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified
This diagnostic code covers active unspecified advancement chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. The VA rates this at 100% throughout the active phase of disease....
DC 6721Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, inactive
This covers chronic, far advanced pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) that's now inactive, meaning the infection isn't actively spreading but has left significant lu...
DC 6722Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, inactive
Chronic, moderately advanced, INACTIVE pulmonary tuberculosis. The VA rates this condition under the General Rating Formula for Inactive Pulmonary Tuberculos...
DC 6723Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, inactive
Chronic, minimal, INACTIVE pulmonary tuberculosis. The VA rates this condition under the General Rating Formula for Inactive Pulmonary Tuberculosis (38 CFR §...
DC 6724Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive, advancement unspecified
This rating covers tuberculosis (TB) in your lungs that's now inactive, meaning the infection isn't actively spreading but may have left scarring or damage....
DC 6730Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active
This diagnostic code covers active chronic active chronic pulmonary tuberculosis. The VA rates this at 100% throughout the active phase of disease. Once the...
DC 6731Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive
Chronic INACTIVE pulmonary tuberculosis where the advancement classification of the prior active disease was not specified. The VA rates this condition under...
DC 6732Pleurisy, tuberculous, active or inactive
Tuberculous pleurisy is tuberculosis infection of the pleura (the thin membranes lining the lungs and chest cavity), commonly producing pleural effusion and...
DC 6817Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Pulmonary vascular disease affects the blood vessels in your lungs, making it harder for your heart to pump blood through them. The VA rates this condition f...
DC 6819Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths
This diagnostic code covers malignant cancers (cancerous tumors) anywhere in your respiratory system - your lungs, bronchi, trachea, or other breathing struc...
DC 6820Neoplasms, benign, any specified part of respiratory system
Diagnostic Code 6820 covers benign neoplasms (non-cancerous growths) anywhere in your respiratory system - your lungs, airways, or breathing passages. The VA...
DC 6822Actinomycosis
Actinomycosis is a chronic bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species (anaerobic gram-positive bacteria normally found in the mouth and gastrointestin...
DC 6823Nocardiosis
Nocardiosis is a rare bacterial infection caused by Nocardia species (aerobic actinomycetes found in soil), most commonly affecting the lungs but capable of...
DC 6824Chronic lung abscess
A chronic lung abscess is a persistent localized infection that creates a pus-filled cavity in the lung tissue, typically caused by anaerobic or mixed bacter...
DC 6825Diffuse interstitial fibrosis (interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosing alveolitis)
Diffuse interstitial fibrosis is scarring throughout your lung tissue that makes it hard to breathe and get oxygen into your blood. The VA rates this conditi...
DC 6826Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis
Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis is a rare interstitial lung disease most strongly associated with cigarette smoking, characterized by accumulation of p...
DC 6827Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare condition where surfactant-derived material accumulates inside the alveoli (air sacs), impairing gas exchange. The V...
DC 6828Eosinophilic granuloma of lung
Eosinophilic granuloma of lung is a rare interstitial lung disease (also called pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis), strongly associated with cigarette...
DC 6829Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis
Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis is interstitial lung disease caused by toxic exposure to certain medications (chemotherapy, amiodarone, nitro...
DC 6830Radiation-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis
Radiation-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis is interstitial lung damage caused by therapeutic or accidental radiation exposure, typically with delay...
DC 6831Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis)
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis) is an immune-mediated interstitial lung disease caused by repeated inhalation of organic antigen...
DC 6832Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.)
Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.) is a group of interstitial lung diseases caused by inhalation of mineral dusts (silica, coal dust, etc.), histo...
DC 6833Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in asbestos fibers, which creates scar tissue in your lungs and makes breathing difficult. The VA rates asbe...
DC 6834Histoplasmosis of lung
Histoplasmosis of the lung is a fungal infection caused by inhaling Histoplasma capsulatum spores (from soil contaminated by bird or bat droppings), endemic...
DC 6835Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection caused by inhaling Coccidioides spores from desert soil, endemic to the southwestern United States, particularly Ari...
DC 6836Blastomycosis
Blastomycosis is a fungal infection caused by inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores from moist soil and decaying organic matter, endemic to the central, s...
DC 6837Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection caused by inhaling Cryptococcus spores (often from soil contaminated by bird droppings), most clinically significant in...
DC 6838Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus species, ranging from allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis to chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (s...
DC 6839Mucormycosis
Mucormycosis is an aggressive fungal infection caused by Mucorales species, most often affecting immunocompromised patients (especially uncontrolled diabetes...
DC 6840Diaphragm paralysis or paresis
Diaphragm paralysis or paresis is loss or weakening of the diaphragm muscle that drives breathing, can result from phrenic nerve injury, neuromuscular diseas...
DC 6841Spinal cord injury with respiratory insufficiency
Spinal cord injury with respiratory insufficiency is spinal cord damage at a level that impairs the muscles of respiration (especially cervical injuries affe...
DC 6842Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum
Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum is chest-wall deformities (curvature of the spine combined with rotation, sunken-chest deformity, or pigeo...
DC 6843Traumatic chest wall defect, pneumothorax, hernia, etc
Traumatic chest wall defect, pneumothorax, hernia, etc. is chest-wall injury or defect (including pneumothorax, hernia of the lung, flail chest, or surgical...
DC 6844Post-surgical residual (lobectomy, pneumonectomy, etc.)
Post-surgical residual (lobectomy, pneumonectomy, etc.) is reduced lung capacity after surgical removal of part or all of a lung (lobectomy = one lobe; pneum...
DC 6845Chronic pleural effusion or fibrosis
Chronic pleural effusion or fibrosis is long-term fluid accumulation in the pleural space (effusion) or scarring of the pleura (fibrosis) that restricts lung...
DC 6846Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that causes tiny clumps of cells (called granulomas) to form in your organs, most commonly your lungs and lymph nodes....
DC 6847Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Obstructive, Central, Mixed)
Sleep apnea is when you stop breathing repeatedly during sleep, which can be caused by blocked airways (obstructive), brain signals not working right (centra...
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Musculoskeletal System (162 codes)
- DC 5000, Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic
- DC 5001, Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive
- DC 5002, Multi-joint arthritis (except post-traumatic and gout), 2 or more joints, as an active process
- DC 5003, Degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic
- DC 5004, Arthritis, gonorrheal
- DC 5005, Arthritis, pneumococcic
- DC 5006, Arthritis, typhoid
- DC 5007, Arthritis, syphilitic
- DC 5008, Arthritis, streptococcic
- DC 5009, Other specified forms of arthropathy (excluding gout)
- DC 5010, Post-traumatic arthritis
- DC 5011, Decompression illness
- DC 5012, Bones, neoplasm, malignant, primary or secondary
- DC 5013, Osteoporosis, residuals of
- DC 5014, Osteomalacia, residuals of
- DC 5015, Bones, neoplasm, benign
- DC 5016, Osteitis deformans
- DC 5017, Gout
- DC 5018, [Removed]
- DC 5019, Bursitis
- DC 5020, [Removed]
- DC 5021, Myositis
- DC 5022, [Removed]
- DC 5023, Heterotopic ossification
- DC 5024, Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, tendinosis or tendinopathy
- DC 5025, Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome)
- DC 5051, Shoulder replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5052, Elbow replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5053, Wrist replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5054, Hip, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5055, Knee, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5056, Ankle replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5104, Anatomical loss of one hand and loss of use of one foot
- DC 5105, Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand
- DC 5106, Anatomical loss of both hands
- DC 5107, Anatomical loss of both feet
- DC 5108, Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot
- DC 5109, Loss of use of both hands
- DC 5110, Loss of use of both feet
- DC 5111, Loss of use of one hand and one foot
- DC 5120, Complete amputation, upper extremity
- DC 5121, Above insertion of deltoid
- DC 5122, Below insertion of deltoid
- DC 5123, Above insertion of pronator teres
- DC 5124, Below insertion of pronator teres
- DC 5125, Hand, loss of use of
- DC 5126, Five digits of one hand, amputation of
- DC 5127, Thumb, index, long and ring
- DC 5128, Thumb, index, long and little
- DC 5129, Thumb, index, ring and little
- DC 5130, Thumb, long, ring and little
- DC 5131, Index, long, ring and little
- DC 5132, Thumb, index and long
- DC 5133, Thumb, index and ring
- DC 5134, Thumb, index and little
- DC 5135, Thumb, long and ring
- DC 5136, Thumb, long and little
- DC 5137, Thumb, ring and little
- DC 5138, Index, long and ring
- DC 5139, Index, long and little
- DC 5140, Index, ring and little
- DC 5141, Long, ring and little
- DC 5142, Thumb and index
- DC 5143, Thumb and long
- DC 5144, Thumb and ring
- DC 5145, Thumb and little
- DC 5146, Index and long
- DC 5147, Index and ring
- DC 5148, Index and little
- DC 5149, Long and ring
- DC 5150, Long and little
- DC 5151, Ring and little
- DC 5152, Thumb, amputation of
- DC 5153, Index finger, amputation of
- DC 5154, Long finger, amputation of
- DC 5155, Ring finger, amputation of
- DC 5156, Little finger, amputation of
- DC 5160, Complete amputation, lower extremity
- DC 5161, Upper third, one-third of the distance from perineum to knee joint measured from perineum
- DC 5162, Middle or lower thirds
- DC 5163, With defective stump, thigh amputation recommended
- DC 5164, Amputation not improvable by prosthesis controlled by natural knee action
- DC 5165, At a lower level, permitting prosthesis
- DC 5166, Forefoot, amputation proximal to metatarsal bones (more than one-half of metatarsal loss)
- DC 5167, Foot, loss of use of
- DC 5170, Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss
- DC 5171, Toe, great, amputation of
- DC 5172, Toes, other than great, amputation of, with removal of metatarsal head
- DC 5173, Toes, three or four, amputation of, without metatarsal involvement
- DC 5200, Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis of
- DC 5201, Arm, limitation of motion of
- DC 5202, Humerus, other impairment of
- DC 5203, Clavicle or scapula, impairment of
- DC 5205, Elbow, ankylosis of
- DC 5206, Forearm, limitation of flexion of
- DC 5207, Forearm, limitation of extension of
- DC 5208, Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°
- DC 5209, Elbow, other impairment of Flail joint
- DC 5210, Radius and ulna, nonunion of, with flail false joint
- DC 5211, Ulna, impairment of
- DC 5212, Radius, impairment of
- DC 5213, Supination and pronation, impairment of
- DC 5214, Wrist, ankylosis of
- DC 5215, Wrist, limitation of motion of
- DC 5216, Five digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
- DC 5217, Four digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
- DC 5218, Three digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
- DC 5219, Two digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
- DC 5220, Five digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
- DC 5221, Four digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
- DC 5222, Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
- DC 5223, Two digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
- DC 5224, Thumb, ankylosis of
- DC 5225, Index finger, ankylosis of
- DC 5226, Long finger, ankylosis of
- DC 5227, Ring or little finger, ankylosis of
- DC 5228, Thumb, limitation of motion
- DC 5229, Index or long finger, limitation of motion
- DC 5230, Ring or little finger, limitation of motion
- DC 5235, Vertebral fracture or dislocation
- DC 5236, Sacroiliac injury and weakness
- DC 5237, Lumbosacral or cervical strain
- DC 5238, Spinal stenosis
- DC 5239, Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability
- DC 5240, Ankylosing spondylitis
- DC 5241, Spinal fusion
- DC 5242, Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010)
- DC 5243, Intervertebral disc syndrome
- DC 5244, Traumatic paralysis, complete
- DC 5250, Hip, ankylosis of
- DC 5251, Thigh, limitation of extension of
- DC 5252, Thigh, limitation of flexion of
- DC 5253, Thigh, impairment of
- DC 5254, Hip, flail joint
- DC 5255, Femur, impairment of
- DC 5256, Knee, ankylosis of
- DC 5257, Knee, other impairment of
- DC 5258, Cartilage, semilunar, dislocated, with frequent episodes of "locking," pain, and effusion into the joint
- DC 5259, Cartilage, semilunar, removal of, symptomatic
- DC 5260, Leg, limitation of flexion of
- DC 5261, Leg, limitation of extension of
- DC 5262, Tibia and fibula, impairment of
- DC 5263, Genu recurvatum (acquired, traumatic, with weakness and insecurity in weight-bearing objectively demonstrated)
- DC 5269, Plantar fasciitis
- DC 5270, Ankle, ankylosis of
- DC 5271, Ankle, limited motion of
- DC 5272, Subastragalar or tarsal joint, ankylosis of
- DC 5273, Os calcis or astragalus, malunion of
- DC 5274, Astragalectomy
- DC 5275, Bones, of the lower extremity, shortening of
- DC 5276, Flatfoot, acquired
- DC 5277, Weak foot, bilateral
- DC 5278, Claw foot (pes cavus), acquired
- DC 5279, Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease), unilateral, or bilateral
- DC 5280, Hallux valgus, unilateral
- DC 5281, Hallux rigidus, unilateral, severe
- DC 5282, Hammer toe
- DC 5283, Tarsal, or metatarsal bones, malunion of, or nonunion of
- DC 5284, Foot injuries, other
- DC 5296, Skull, loss of part of, both inner and outer tables
- DC 5297, Ribs, removal of
- DC 5298, Coccyx, removal of
Muscle Injuries (31 codes)
- DC 5301, Group I. Function: Upward rotation of scapula; elevation of arm above shoulder level. Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Trapezius; (2) levator scapulae; (3) serratus magnus
- DC 5302, Group II. Function: Depression of arm from vertical overhead to hanging at side (1, 2); downward rotation of scapula (3, 4); 1 and 2 act with Group III in forward and backward swing of arm. Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major II (costosternal); (2) latissimus dorsi and teres major (teres major, although technically an intrinsic muscle, is included with latissimus dorsi); (3) pectoralis minor; (4) rhomboid
- DC 5303, Group III. Function: Elevation and abduction of arm to level of shoulder; act with 1 and 2 of Group II in forward and backward swing of arm. Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major I (clavicular); (2) deltoid
- DC 5304, Group IV. Function: Stabilization of shoulder against injury in strong movements, holding head of humerus in socket; abduction; outward rotation and inward rotation of arm. Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Supraspinatus; (2) infraspinatus and teres minor; (3) subscapularis; (4) coracobrachialis
- DC 5305, Group V. Function: Elbow supination (1) (long head of biceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint); flexion of elbow (1, 2, 3). Flexor muscles of elbow: (1) Biceps; (2) brachialis; (3) brachioradialis
- DC 5306, Group VI. Function: Extension of elbow (long head of triceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint). Extensor muscles of the elbow: (1) Triceps; (2) anconeus
- DC 5307, Group VII. Function: Flexion of wrist and fingers. Muscles arising from internal condyle of humerus: Flexors of the carpus and long flexors of fingers and thumb; pronator
- DC 5308, Group VIII. Function: Extension of wrist, fingers, and thumb; abduction of thumb. Muscles arising mainly from external condyle of humerus: Extensors of carpus, fingers, and thumb; supinator
- DC 5309, Group IX. Function: The forearm muscles act in strong grasping movements and are supplemented by the intrinsic muscles in delicate manipulative movements. Intrinsic muscles of hand: Thenar eminence; short flexor, opponens, abductor and adductor of thumb; hypothenar eminence; short flexor, opponens and abductor of little finger; 4 lumbricales; 4 dorsal and 3 palmar interossei
- DC 5310, Group X. Function: Movements of forefoot and toes; propulsion thrust in walking. Intrinsic muscles of the foot: Plantar: (1) Flexor digitorum brevis; (2) abductor hallucis; (3) abductor digiti minimi; (4) quadratus plantae; (5) lumbricales; (6) flexor hallucis brevis; (7) adductor hallucis; (8) flexor digiti minimi brevis; (9) dorsal and plantar interossei. Other important plantar structures: Plantar aponeurosis, long plantar and calcaneonavicular ligament, tendons of posterior tibial, peroneus longus, and long flexors of great and little toes
- DC 5311, Group XI. Function: Propulsion, plantar flexion of foot (1); stabilization of arch (2, 3); flexion of toes (4, 5); Flexion of knee (6). Posterior and lateral crural muscles, and muscles of the calf: (1) Triceps surae (gastrocnemius and soleus); (2) tibialis posterior; (3) peroneus longus; (4) peroneus brevis; (5) flexor hallucis longus; (6) flexor digitorum longus; (7) popliteus; (8) plantaris
- DC 5312, Group XII. Function: Dorsiflexion (1); extension of toes (2); stabilization of arch (3). Anterior muscles of the leg: (1) Tibialis anterior; (2) extensor digitorum longus; (3) extensor hallucis longus; (4) peroneus tertius
- DC 5313, Group XIII. Function: Extension of hip and flexion of knee; outward and inward rotation of flexed knee; acting with rectus femoris and sartorius (see XIV, 1, 2) synchronizing simultaneous flexion of hip and knee and extension of hip and knee by belt-over-pulley action at knee joint. Posterior thigh group, Hamstring complex of 2-joint muscles: (1) Biceps femoris; (2) semimembranosus; (3) semitendinosus
- DC 5314, Group XIV. Function: Extension of knee (2, 3, 4, 5); simultaneous flexion of hip and flexion of knee (1); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XVII (1) in postural support of body (6); acting with hamstrings in synchronizing hip and knee (1, 2). Anterior thigh group: (1) Sartorius; (2) rectus femoris; (3) vastus externus; (4) vastus intermedius; (5) vastus internus; (6) tensor vaginae femoris
- DC 5315, Group XV. Function: Adduction of hip (1, 2, 3, 4); flexion of hip (1, 2); flexion of knee (4). Mesial thigh group: (1) Adductor longus; (2) adductor brevis; (3) adductor magnus; (4) gracilis
- DC 5316, Group XVI. Function: Flexion of hip (1, 2, 3). Pelvic girdle group 1: (1) Psoas; (2) iliacus; (3) pectineus
- DC 5317, Group XVII. Function: Extension of hip (1); abduction of thigh; elevation of opposite side of pelvis (2, 3); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XIV (6) in postural support of body steadying pelvis upon head of femur and condyles of femur on tibia (1). Pelvic girdle group 2: (1) Gluteus maximus; (2) gluteus medius; (3) gluteus minimus
- DC 5318, Group XVIII. Function: Outward rotation of thigh and stabilization of hip joint. Pelvic girdle group 3: (1) Pyriformis; (2) gemellus (superior or inferior); (3) obturator (external or internal); (4) quadratus femoris
- DC 5319, Group XIX. Function: Support and compression of abdominal wall and lower thorax; flexion and lateral motions of spine; synergists in strong downward movements of arm (1). Muscles of the abdominal wall: (1) Rectus abdominis; (2) external oblique; (3) internal oblique; (4) transversalis; (5) quadratus lumborum
- DC 5320, Group XX. Function: Postural support of body; extension and lateral movements of spine. Spinal muscles: Sacrospinalis (erector spinae and its prolongations in thoracic and cervical regions)
- DC 5321, Group XXI. Function: Respiration. Muscles of respiration: Thoracic muscle group
- DC 5322, Group XXII. Function: Rotary and forward movements of the head; respiration; deglutition. Muscles of the front of the neck: (Lateral, supra-, and infrahyoid group.) (1) Trapezius I (clavicular insertion); (2) sternocleidomastoid; (3) the "hyoid" muscles; (4) sternothyroid; (5) digastric
- DC 5323, Group XXIII. Function: Movements of the head; fixation of shoulder movements. Muscles of the side and back of the neck: Suboccipital; lateral vertebral and anterior vertebral muscles
- DC 5324, Diaphragm, rupture of, with herniation
- DC 5325, Muscle injury, facial muscles
- DC 5326, Muscle hernia, extensive. Without other injury to the muscle—10
- DC 5327, Muscle, neoplasm of, malignant (excluding soft tissue sarcoma)—100
- DC 5328, Muscle, neoplasm of, benign, postoperative
- DC 5329, Sarcoma, soft tissue (of muscle, fat, or fibrous connective tissue)—100
- DC 5330, Rhabdomyolysis, residuals of
- DC 5331, Compartment syndrome
Eye (45 codes)
- DC 6000, Choroidopathy, including uveitis, iritis, cyclitis, or choroiditis
- DC 6001, Keratopathy
- DC 6002, Scleritis
- DC 6006, Retinopathy or maculopathy not otherwise specified
- DC 6007, Intraocular hemorrhage
- DC 6008, Detachment of retina
- DC 6009, Unhealed eye injury
- DC 6010, Tuberculosis of eye
- DC 6011, Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularities
- DC 6012, Angle-closure glaucoma
- DC 6013, Open-angle glaucoma
- DC 6014, Malignant neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin)
- DC 6015, Benign neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin)
- DC 6016, Nystagmus, central
- DC 6017, Trachomatous conjunctivitis
- DC 6018, Chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous)
- DC 6019, Ptosis, unilateral or bilateral
- DC 6020, Ectropion
- DC 6021, Entropion
- DC 6022, Lagophthalmos
- DC 6023, Loss of eyebrows, complete, unilateral or bilateral
- DC 6024, Loss of eyelashes, complete, unilateral or bilateral
- DC 6025, Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.)
- DC 6026, Optic neuropathy
- DC 6027, Cataract
- DC 6029, Aphakia or dislocation of crystalline lens
- DC 6030, Paralysis of accommodation (due to neuropathy of the Oculomotor Nerve (cranial nerve III))
- DC 6032, Loss of eyelids, partial or complete
- DC 6034, Pterygium
- DC 6035, Keratoconus
- DC 6036, Status post corneal transplant
- DC 6037, Pinguecula
- DC 6040, Diabetic retinopathy
- DC 6042, Retinal dystrophy (including retinitis pigmentosa, wet or dry macular degeneration, early-onset macular degeneration, rod and/or cone dystrophy)
- DC 6046, Post-chiasmal disorders
- DC 6061, Anatomical loss of both eyes
- DC 6062, No more than light perception in both eyes
- DC 6063, Anatomical loss of one eye
- DC 6064, No more than light perception in one eye
- DC 6065, Vision in one eye 5/200 (1.5/60)
- DC 6066, Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better
- DC 6080, Visual field defects
- DC 6081, Scotoma, unilateral
- DC 6090, Diplopia (double vision)
- DC 6091, Symblepharon
Ear (12 codes)
- DC 6100, Hearing loss
- DC 6200, Chronic suppurative otitis media, mastoiditis, or cholesteatoma (or any combination)
- DC 6201, Chronic nonsuppurative otitis media with effusion (serous otitis media)
- DC 6202, Otosclerosis
- DC 6204, Peripheral vestibular disorders
- DC 6205, Meniere's syndrome (endolymphatic hydrops)
- DC 6207, Loss of auricle
- DC 6208, Malignant neoplasm of the ear (other than skin only)
- DC 6209, Benign neoplasms of the ear (other than skin only)
- DC 6210, Chronic otitis externa
- DC 6211, Tympanic membrane, perforation of
- DC 6260, Tinnitus, recurrent
Smell and Taste (2 codes)
Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders, and Nutritional Deficiencies (31 codes)
- DC 6300, Vibriosis (Cholera, Non-cholera)
- DC 6301, Visceral leishmaniasis
- DC 6302, Leprosy (Hansen's disease)
- DC 6304, Malaria
- DC 6305, Lymphatic filariasis, to include elephantiasis
- DC 6306, Bartonellosis
- DC 6307, Plague
- DC 6308, Relapsing Fever
- DC 6309, Rheumatic fever
- DC 6310, Syphilis, and other treponema infections
- DC 6311, Tuberculosis, miliary
- DC 6312, Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection
- DC 6313, Avitaminosis
- DC 6314, Beriberi
- DC 6315, Pellagra
- DC 6316, Brucellosis
- DC 6317, Rickettsial, ehrlichia, and anaplasma infections
- DC 6318, Melioidosis
- DC 6319, Lyme disease
- DC 6320, Parasitic diseases otherwise not specified
- DC 6325, Hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated strongyloidiasis
- DC 6326, Schistosomiasis
- DC 6329, Hemorrhagic fevers, including dengue, yellow fever, and others
- DC 6330, Campylobacter jejuni infection
- DC 6331, Coxiella burnetii infection (Q fever)
- DC 6333, Nontyphoid salmonella infections
- DC 6334, Shigella infections
- DC 6335, West Nile virus infection
- DC 6350, Lupus erythematosus, systemic (disseminated)
- DC 6351, HIV-related illness
- DC 6354, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Respiratory System (61 codes)
- DC 6502, Septum, nasal, deviation of
- DC 6504, Nose, loss of part of, or scars
- DC 6510, Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic
- DC 6511, Sinusitis, ethmoid, chronic
- DC 6512, Sinusitis, frontal, chronic
- DC 6513, Sinusitis, maxillary, chronic
- DC 6514, Sinusitis, sphenoid, chronic
- DC 6515, Laryngitis, tuberculous, active or inactive
- DC 6516, Laryngitis, chronic
- DC 6518, Laryngectomy, total
- DC 6519, Aphonia, complete organic
- DC 6520, Larynx, stenosis of, including residuals of laryngeal trauma (unilateral or bilateral)
- DC 6521, Pharynx, injuries to
- DC 6522, Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis
- DC 6523, Bacterial rhinitis
- DC 6524, Granulomatous rhinitis
- DC 6600, Bronchitis, chronic
- DC 6601, Bronchiectasis
- DC 6602, Asthma, bronchial
- DC 6603, Emphysema, pulmonary
- DC 6604, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- DC 6701, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, active
- DC 6702, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active
- DC 6703, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, active
- DC 6704, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified
- DC 6721, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, inactive
- DC 6722, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, inactive
- DC 6723, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, inactive
- DC 6724, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive, advancement unspecified
- DC 6730, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active
- DC 6731, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive
- DC 6732, Pleurisy, tuberculous, active or inactive
- DC 6817, Pulmonary Vascular Disease
- DC 6819, Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths
- DC 6820, Neoplasms, benign, any specified part of respiratory system
- DC 6822, Actinomycosis
- DC 6823, Nocardiosis
- DC 6824, Chronic lung abscess
- DC 6825, Diffuse interstitial fibrosis (interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosing alveolitis)
- DC 6826, Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis
- DC 6827, Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
- DC 6828, Eosinophilic granuloma of lung
- DC 6829, Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis
- DC 6830, Radiation-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis
- DC 6831, Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis)
- DC 6832, Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.)
- DC 6833, Asbestosis
- DC 6834, Histoplasmosis of lung
- DC 6835, Coccidioidomycosis
- DC 6836, Blastomycosis
- DC 6837, Cryptococcosis
- DC 6838, Aspergillosis
- DC 6839, Mucormycosis
- DC 6840, Diaphragm paralysis or paresis
- DC 6841, Spinal cord injury with respiratory insufficiency
- DC 6842, Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum
- DC 6843, Traumatic chest wall defect, pneumothorax, hernia, etc
- DC 6844, Post-surgical residual (lobectomy, pneumonectomy, etc.)
- DC 6845, Chronic pleural effusion or fibrosis
- DC 6846, Sarcoidosis
- DC 6847, Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Obstructive, Central, Mixed)
Cardiovascular System (33 codes)
- DC 7000, Valvular heart disease (including rheumatic heart disease),
- DC 7001, Endocarditis, or
- DC 7002, Pericarditis
- DC 7003, Pericardial adhesions
- DC 7004, Syphilitic heart disease
- DC 7005, Arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease)
- DC 7006, Myocardial infarction
- DC 7007, Hypertensive heart disease
- DC 7008, Hyperthyroid heart disease
- DC 7009, Bradycardia (Bradyarrhythmia), symptomatic, requiring permanent pacemaker implantation
- DC 7010, Supraventricular tachycardia
- DC 7011, Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)
- DC 7015, Atrioventricular block
- DC 7016, Heart valve replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 7017, Coronary bypass surgery
- DC 7018, Implantable cardiac pacemakers
- DC 7019, Cardiac transplantation
- DC 7020, Cardiomyopathy
- DC 7101, Hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension)
- DC 7110, Aortic aneurysm: Ascending, thoracic, or abdominal
- DC 7111, Aneurysm, any large artery
- DC 7112, Aneurysm, any small artery
- DC 7113, Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic
- DC 7114, Peripheral arterial disease
- DC 7115, Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's Disease)
- DC 7117, Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon or secondary Raynaud's)
- DC 7118, Angioneurotic edema
- DC 7119, Erythromelalgia
- DC 7120, Varicose veins
- DC 7121, Post-phlebitic syndrome of any etiology
- DC 7122, Cold injury residuals
- DC 7123, Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin)
- DC 7124, Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)
Digestive System (51 codes)
- DC 7200, Soft tissue injury of the mouth, other than tongue or lips
- DC 7201, Lips, injuries of
- DC 7202, Tongue, loss of whole or part
- DC 7203, Esophagus, stricture of
- DC 7204, Esophageal motility disorder
- DC 7205, Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired
- DC 7206, Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- DC 7207, Barrett's esophagus
- DC 7301, Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection
- DC 7303, Chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery
- DC 7304, Peptic ulcer disease
- DC 7307, Gastritis, chronic
- DC 7308, Postgastrectomy syndrome
- DC 7309, Stomach, stenosis of
- DC 7310, Stomach, injury of, residuals
- DC 7311, Residuals of injury of the liver
- DC 7312, Cirrhosis of the liver
- DC 7314, Chronic biliary tract disease
- DC 7315, Cholelithiasis, chronic
- DC 7317, Gallbladder, injury of
- DC 7318, Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks)
- DC 7319, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- DC 7323, Colitis, ulcerative
- DC 7325, Enteritis, chronic
- DC 7326, Crohn's disease or undifferentiated form of inflammatory bowel disease
- DC 7327, Diverticulitis and diverticulosis
- DC 7328, Intestine, small, resection of
- DC 7329, Intestine, large, resection of
- DC 7330, Intestinal fistulous disease, external
- DC 7331, Peritonitis, tuberculous, active or inactive
- DC 7332, Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control
- DC 7333, Rectum and anus, stricture of
- DC 7334, Rectum, prolapse of
- DC 7335, Ano, fistula in, including anorectal fistula and anorectal abscess
- DC 7336, Hemorrhoids, external or internal
- DC 7337, Pruritus ani (anal itching)
- DC 7338, Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal)
- DC 7342, Visceroptosis, symptomatic, marked
- DC 7343, Malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths
- DC 7344, Benign neoplasms, exclusive of skin growths
- DC 7345, Chronic liver disease without cirrhosis
- DC 7346, Hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia
- DC 7347, Pancreatitis, chronic
- DC 7348, Vagotomy with pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy
- DC 7350, Liver abscess
- DC 7351, Liver transplant
- DC 7352, Pancreas transplant
- DC 7354, Hepatitis C (or non-A, non-B hepatitis)
- DC 7355, Celiac disease
- DC 7356, Gastrointestinal dysmotility syndrome
- DC 7357, Post pancreatectomy syndrome
Genitourinary System (40 codes)
- DC 7500, Kidney, removal of one
- DC 7501, Kidney, abscess of
- DC 7502, Nephritis, chronic
- DC 7504, Pyelonephritis, chronic
- DC 7505, Kidney, tuberculosis of
- DC 7507, Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar
- DC 7508, Nephrolithiasis/Ureterolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis
- DC 7509, Hydronephrosis
- DC 7511, Ureter, stricture of
- DC 7512, Cystitis, chronic, includes interstitial and all etiologies, infectious and non-infectious
- DC 7515, Bladder, calculus in, with symptoms interfering with function
- DC 7516, Bladder, fistula of
- DC 7517, Bladder, injury of
- DC 7518, Urethra, stricture of
- DC 7519, Urethra, fistula of
- DC 7520, Penis, removal of half or more
- DC 7521, Penis, removal of glans
- DC 7522, Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity
- DC 7523, Testis, atrophy complete
- DC 7524, Testis, removal
- DC 7525, Prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis (unilateral or bilateral), chronic only
- DC 7527, Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction
- DC 7528, Malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system
- DC 7529, Benign neoplasms of the genitourinary system
- DC 7530, Chronic renal disease requiring regular dialysis
- DC 7531, Kidney transplant
- DC 7532, Renal tubular disorders (such as renal glycosurias, aminoacidurias, renal tubular acidosis, Fanconi's syndrome, Bartter's syndrome, related disorders of Henle's loop and proximal or distal nephron function, etc.)
- DC 7533, Cystic diseases of the kidneys
- DC 7534, Atherosclerotic renal disease (renal artery stenosis, atheroembolic renal disease, or large vessel disease, unspecified)
- DC 7535, Toxic nephropathy (antibotics, radiocontrast agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, heavy metals, and similar agents)
- DC 7536, Glomerulonephritis
- DC 7537, Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism
- DC 7538, Papillary necrosis
- DC 7539, Renal amyloid disease
- DC 7540, Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis
- DC 7541, Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus type I or II
- DC 7542, Neurogenic bladder
- DC 7543, Varicocele/Hydrocele
- DC 7544, Renal disease caused by viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
- DC 7545, Bladder, diverticulum of
Gynecological Conditions (20 codes)
- DC 7610, Vulva or clitoris, disease or injury of (including vulvovaginitis)
- DC 7611, Vagina, disease or injury of
- DC 7612, Cervix, disease or injury of
- DC 7613, Uterus, disease, injury, or adhesions of
- DC 7614, Fallopian tube, disease, injury, or adhesions of (including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID))
- DC 7615, Ovary, disease, injury, or adhesions of
- DC 7617, Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete
- DC 7618, Uterus, removal of, including corpus
- DC 7619, Ovary, removal of
- DC 7620, Ovaries, atrophy of both, complete
- DC 7621, Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy
- DC 7624, Fistula, rectovaginal
- DC 7625, Fistula, urethrovaginal
- DC 7626, Breast, surgery of
- DC 7627, Malignant neoplasms of gynecological system
- DC 7628, Benign neoplasms of gynecological system
- DC 7629, Endometriosis
- DC 7630, Malignant neoplasms of the breast
- DC 7631, Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast
- DC 7632, Female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD)
Hemic and Lymphatic Systems (21 codes)
- DC 7702, Agranulocytosis, acquired
- DC 7703, Leukemia (except for chronic myelogenous leukemia)
- DC 7704, Polycythemia vera
- DC 7705, Immune thrombocytopenia
- DC 7706, Splenectomy
- DC 7707, Spleen, injury of, healed
- DC 7709, Hodgkin's lymphoma
- DC 7710, Adenitis, tuberculous, active or inactive
- DC 7712, Multiple myeloma
- DC 7714, Sickle cell anemia
- DC 7715, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- DC 7716, Aplastic anemia
- DC 7717, AL amyloidosis (primary amyloidosis)
- DC 7718, Essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis
- DC 7719, Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) (chronic myeloid leukemia or chronic granulocytic leukemia)
- DC 7720, Iron deficiency anemia
- DC 7721, Folic acid deficiency
- DC 7722, Pernicious anemia and Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
- DC 7723, Acquired hemolytic anemia
- DC 7724, Solitary plasmacytoma
- DC 7725, Myelodysplastic syndromes
Skin (30 codes)
- DC 7800, Burn scar(s) of the head, face, or neck; scar(s) of the head, face, or neck due to other causes; or other disfigurement of the head, face, or neck
- DC 7801, Burn scar(s) or scar(s) due to other causes, not of the head, face, or neck, that are associated with underlying soft tissue damage
- DC 7802, Burn scar(s) or scar(s) due to other causes, not of the head, face, or neck, that are not associated with underlying soft tissue damage
- DC 7804, Scar(s), unstable or painful
- DC 7805, Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804
- DC 7806, Dermatitis or eczema
- DC 7807, American (New World) leishmaniasis (mucocutaneous, espundia)
- DC 7808, Old World leishmaniasis (cutaneous, Oriental sore)
- DC 7809, Discoid lupus erythematosus
- DC 7811, Tuberculosis luposa (lupus vulgaris), active or inactive
- DC 7813, Dermatophytosis (ringworm: Of body, tinea corporis; of head, tinea capitis; of feet, tinea pedis; of beard area, tinea barbae; of nails, tinea unguium (onychomycosis); of inguinal area (jock itch), tinea cruris; tinea versicolor)
- DC 7815, Bullous disorders (including pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus foliaceous, bullous pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, benign chronic familial pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey), and porphyria cutanea tarda)
- DC 7816, Psoriasis
- DC 7817, Erythroderma
- DC 7818, Malignant skin neoplasms (other than malignant melanoma)
- DC 7819, Benign skin neoplasms
- DC 7820, Infections of the skin not listed elsewhere (including bacterial, fungal, viral, treponemal, and parasitic diseases)
- DC 7821, Cutaneous manifestations of collagen-vascular diseases not listed elsewhere (including scleroderma, calcinosis cutis, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and dermatomyositis)
- DC 7822, Papulosquamous disorders not listed elsewhere (including lichen planus, large or small plaque parapsoriasis, pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA), lymphomatoid papulosus, mycosis fungoides, and pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP))
- DC 7823, Vitiligo
- DC 7824, Diseases of keratinization (including icthyoses, Darier's disease, and palmoplantar keratoderma)
- DC 7825, Chronic urticaria
- DC 7826, Vasculitis, primary cutaneous
- DC 7827, Erythema multiforme; Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- DC 7828, Acne
- DC 7829, Chloracne
- DC 7830, Scarring alopecia
- DC 7831, Alopecia areata
- DC 7832, Hyperhidrosis
- DC 7833, Malignant melanoma
Endocrine System (19 codes)
- DC 7900, Hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease
- DC 7901, Thyroid enlargement, toxic
- DC 7902, Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic
- DC 7903, Hypothyroidism
- DC 7904, Hyperparathyroidism
- DC 7905, Hypoparathyroidism
- DC 7906, Thyroiditis
- DC 7907, Cushing's syndrome
- DC 7908, Acromegaly
- DC 7909, Diabetes insipidus
- DC 7911, Addison's disease (adrenocortical insufficiency)
- DC 7912, Polyglandular syndrome (multiple endocrine neoplasia, autoimmune polyglandular syndrome)
- DC 7913, Diabetes mellitus
- DC 7914, Neoplasm, malignant, any specified part of the endocrine system
- DC 7915, Neoplasm, benign, any specified part of the endocrine system
- DC 7916, Hyperpituitarism (prolactin secreting pituitary dysfunction)
- DC 7917, Hyperaldosteronism (benign or malignant)
- DC 7918, Pheochromocytoma (benign or malignant)
- DC 7919, C-cell hyperplasia of the thyroid
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders (119 codes)
- DC 8000, Encephalitis, epidemic, chronic
- DC 8002, Brain, new growths of, malignant
- DC 8003, Benign, minimum
- DC 8004, Paralysis agitans
- DC 8005, Bulbar palsy
- DC 8007, Brain, vessels, embolism of
- DC 8008, Brain, vessels, thrombosis of
- DC 8009, Brain, vessels, hemorrhage from
- DC 8010, Myelitis
- DC 8011, Poliomyelitis, anterior
- DC 8012, Hematomyelia
- DC 8013, Syphilis, cerebrospinal
- DC 8014, Syphilis, meningovascular
- DC 8015, Tabes dorsalis
- DC 8017, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- DC 8018, Multiple sclerosis
- DC 8019, Meningitis, cerebrospinal, epidemic
- DC 8020, Brain, abscess of
- DC 8021, Spinal cord, new growths of, malignant
- DC 8022, Benign, minimum rating
- DC 8023, Progressive muscular atrophy
- DC 8024, Syringomyelia
- DC 8025, Myasthenia gravis
- DC 8045, Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- DC 8046, Cerebral arteriosclerosis
- DC 8100, Migraine
- DC 8103, Tic, convulsive
- DC 8104, Paramyoclonus multiplex (convulsive state, myoclonic type)
- DC 8105, Chorea, Sydenham's
- DC 8106, Chorea, Huntington's
- DC 8107, Athetosis, acquired
- DC 8108, Narcolepsy
- DC 8205, Paralysis of fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve
- DC 8207, Paralysis of seventh (facial) cranial nerve
- DC 8209, Paralysis of ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve
- DC 8210, Paralysis of tenth (pneumogastric, vagus) cranial nerve
- DC 8211, Paralysis of eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch) cranial nerve
- DC 8212, Paralysis of twelfth (hypoglossal) cranial nerve
- DC 8305, Neuritis of fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve
- DC 8307, Neuritis of seventh (facial) cranial nerve
- DC 8309, Neuritis of ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve
- DC 8310, Neuritis of tenth (pneumogastric, vagus) cranial nerve
- DC 8311, Neuritis of eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch) cranial nerve
- DC 8312, Neuritis of twelfth (hypoglossal) cranial nerve
- DC 8405, Neuralgia of fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve
- DC 8407, Neuralgia of seventh (facial) cranial nerve
- DC 8409, Neuralgia of ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve
- DC 8410, Neuralgia of tenth (pneumogastric, vagus) cranial nerve
- DC 8411, Neuralgia of eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch) cranial nerve
- DC 8412, Neuralgia of twelfth (hypoglossal) cranial nerve
- DC 8510, Paralysis of upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals)
- DC 8511, Paralysis of middle radicular group
- DC 8512, Paralysis of lower radicular group
- DC 8513, Paralysis of all radicular groups
- DC 8514, Paralysis of musculospiral nerve (radial nerve)
- DC 8515, Paralysis of median nerve
- DC 8516, Paralysis of ulnar nerve
- DC 8517, Paralysis of musculocutaneous nerve
- DC 8518, Paralysis of circumflex nerve
- DC 8519, Paralysis of long thoracic nerve
- DC 8520, Paralysis of sciatic nerve
- DC 8521, Paralysis of external popliteal nerve (common peroneal)
- DC 8522, Paralysis of musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal)
- DC 8523, Paralysis of anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal)
- DC 8524, Paralysis of internal popliteal nerve (tibial)
- DC 8525, Paralysis of posterior tibial nerve
- DC 8526, Paralysis of anterior crural nerve (femoral)
- DC 8527, Paralysis of internal saphenous nerve
- DC 8528, Paralysis of obturator nerve
- DC 8529, Paralysis of external cutaneous nerve of thigh
- DC 8530, Paralysis of ilio-inguinal nerve
- DC 8540, Soft-tissue sarcoma (of neurogenic origin)
- DC 8610, Neuritis of upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals)
- DC 8611, Neuritis of middle radicular group
- DC 8612, Neuritis of lower radicular group
- DC 8613, Neuritis of all radicular groups
- DC 8614, Neuritis of musculospiral nerve (radial nerve)
- DC 8615, Neuritis of median nerve
- DC 8616, Neuritis of ulnar nerve
- DC 8617, Neuritis of musculocutaneous nerve
- DC 8618, Neuritis of circumflex nerve
- DC 8619, Neuritis of long thoracic nerve
- DC 8620, Neuritis of sciatic nerve
- DC 8621, Neuritis of external popliteal nerve (common peroneal)
- DC 8622, Neuritis of musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal)
- DC 8623, Neuritis of anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal)
- DC 8624, Neuritis of internal popliteal nerve (tibial)
- DC 8625, Neuritis of posterior tibial nerve
- DC 8626, Neuritis of anterior crural nerve (femoral)
- DC 8627, Neuritis of internal saphenous nerve
- DC 8628, Neuritis of obturator nerve
- DC 8629, Neuritis of external cutaneous nerve of thigh
- DC 8630, Neuritis of ilio-inguinal nerve
- DC 8710, Neuralgia of upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals)
- DC 8711, Neuralgia of middle radicular group
- DC 8712, Neuralgia of lower radicular group
- DC 8713, Neuralgia of all radicular groups
- DC 8714, Neuralgia of musculospiral nerve (radial nerve)
- DC 8715, Neuralgia of median nerve
- DC 8716, Neuralgia of ulnar nerve
- DC 8717, Neuralgia of musculocutaneous nerve
- DC 8718, Neuralgia of circumflex nerve
- DC 8719, Neuralgia of long thoracic nerve
- DC 8720, Neuralgia of sciatic nerve
- DC 8721, Neuralgia of external popliteal nerve (common peroneal)
- DC 8722, Neuralgia of musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal)
- DC 8723, Neuralgia of anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal)
- DC 8724, Neuralgia of internal popliteal nerve (tibial)
- DC 8725, Neuralgia of posterior tibial nerve
- DC 8726, Neuralgia of anterior crural nerve (femoral)
- DC 8727, Neuralgia of internal saphenous nerve
- DC 8728, Neuralgia of obturator nerve
- DC 8729, Neuralgia of external cutaneous nerve of thigh
- DC 8730, Neuralgia of ilio-inguinal nerve
- DC 8910, Epilepsy, grand mal
- DC 8911, Epilepsy, petit mal
- DC 8912, Epilepsy, Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory
- DC 8913, Epilepsy, diencephalic
- DC 8914, Epilepsy, psychomotor
Mental Disorders (33 codes)
- DC 9201, Schizophrenia
- DC 9208, Delusional disorder
- DC 9210, Other specified and unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
- DC 9211, Schizoaffective disorder
- DC 9300, Delirium
- DC 9301, Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to HIV or other infections
- DC 9304, Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to traumatic brain injury
- DC 9305, Major or mild vascular neurocognitive disorder
- DC 9310, Unspecified neurocognitive disorder
- DC 9312, Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease
- DC 9326, Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to another medical condition or substance/medication-induced major or mild neurocognitive disorder
- DC 9400, Generalized anxiety disorder
- DC 9403, Specific phobia; social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
- DC 9404, Obsessive compulsive disorder
- DC 9410, Other specified anxiety disorder
- DC 9411, Posttraumatic stress disorder
- DC 9412, Panic disorder and/or agoraphobia
- DC 9413, Unspecified anxiety disorder
- DC 9416, Dissociative amnesia; dissociative identity disorder
- DC 9417, Depersonalization/Derealization disorder
- DC 9421, Somatic symptom disorder
- DC 9422, Other specified somatic symptom and related disorder
- DC 9423, Unspecified somatic symptom and related disorder
- DC 9424, Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)
- DC 9425, Illness anxiety disorder
- DC 9431, Cyclothymic disorder
- DC 9432, Bipolar disorder
- DC 9433, Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
- DC 9434, Major depressive disorder
- DC 9435, Unspecified depressive disorder
- DC 9440, Chronic adjustment disorder
- DC 9520, Anorexia nervosa
- DC 9521, Bulimia nervosa
Dental and Oral Conditions (15 codes)
- DC 9900, Maxilla or mandible, chronic osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis or osteoradionecrosis of
- DC 9901, Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles
- DC 9902, Mandible, loss of, including ramus, unilaterally or bilaterally
- DC 9903, Mandible, nonunion of, confirmed by diagnostic imaging studies
- DC 9904, Mandible, malunion of
- DC 9905, Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
- DC 9908, Condyloid process, loss of, one or both sides
- DC 9909, Coronoid process, loss of
- DC 9911, Hard palate, loss of
- DC 9913, Teeth, loss of, due to loss of substance of body of maxilla or mandible without loss of continuity
- DC 9914, Maxilla, loss of more than half
- DC 9915, Maxilla, loss of half or less
- DC 9916, Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of
- DC 9917, Neoplasm, hard and soft tissue, benign
- DC 9918, Neoplasm, hard and soft tissue, malignant
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