ICD-Code G31.82: Lewy body(ies)(dementia)(disease)
You have Lewy body dementia.
With Lewy body dementia, certain proteins are deposited in the brain. The nerve cells in the brain also become damaged. A range of symptoms may occur, depending on which areas of the brain are damaged. You may no longer be able to concentrate or remember things as well as you once did. You may keep getting very sleepy or your perceptions may be impaired. Vivid dreams and hallucinations are also typical of this disorder. The person may then no longer be able to execute certain movements as quickly as normal. As a result, keeping one’s balance may also become difficult. In addition, the hands may shake or the muscles stiffen.
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).