ICD-Code E80.6: Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism
Your bilirubin metabolism is altered.
Blood is made up of a liquid part and different blood cells, among other things.The blood cells include the red blood cells, the white blood cells and the platelets.When red blood cells get broken down, bilirubin results.In the body, certain proteins ensure that processes run better or more quickly. These proteins are also known as enzymes.In the liver, an enzyme converts bilirubin and secretes it into the bile. Some of the bile is then excreted with the stool. Bilirubin metabolism refers to processes such as the formation, conversion and excretion of bilirubin.
When bilirubin metabolism is altered, bilirubin may no longer be broken down correctly and excreted from the body. If bilirubin is not excreted properly, it can accumulate in the body. If the level of bilirubin in the body is higher than normal, the whites of the eyes or the skin may take on a yellowish color, for example. Some people are born with an altered bilirubin metabolism.
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
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
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).