ICD-Code Q95.3: Balanced sex/autosomal rearrangement in abnormal individual
The structure of your chromosomes has changed.
Somatic cells usually hold a complete blueprint of your body. This blueprint consists of genetic information. The genetic information is encrypted in the chromosomes. In humans, somatic cells usually have 23 pairs of chromosome, so 46 chromosomes in all.
With this alteration of chromosomal structure, one part of a chromosome detached. This part then attached to a different chromosome. When chromosomes are altered in this way, the genetic information is incomplete.
In your case, the altered chromosomal structure has effects on your body. The effects of alterations like these depend on which chromosomes are affected. The exact location where part of the chromosome detached and the exact location where it re-attached are also important. The effects may involve physical abnormalities. It may be the case that certain intellectual or physical capabilities cannot develop normally.
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).