ICD-Code I79.2: Peripheral angiopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
Another condition has damaged your blood vessels.
Various conditions can damage blood vessels. Deposits of fat and calcium can form in the blood vessels as a result, for example. The damage or deposits can narrow the blood vessels. This can affect the blood circulation. For example, wounds may consequently not heal as well. The organs may then receive a poorer blood supply. It can also result in a heart attack or a stroke, for example. The kidneys, eyes or skin may also be affected by the circulatory disorders.
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).