ICD-Code I73.1: Thromboangiitis obliterans [Buerger]
You have an inflammation of the blood vessels.
Arteries are blood vessels that transport blood away from the heart. They supply all the tissue in the body with oxygen-rich blood. Veins are blood vessels that transport the blood back to the heart.
Small and medium-sized arteries and veins in arms and legs can be affected by the inflammation. The inflammation can cause blood clots to form in the blood vessels. Blood clots occur when various components of the blood clump together. The blood clots can block the blood vessels. This can lead to circulatory problems.
This condition can cause pain in the arms and legs. Affected body parts can also turn blue. If parts of the body are not supplied with blood for a long period of time, these parts of the body can become damaged. Tissue may also die.
The precise cause of this disorder is not known. The body’s immune system likely plays a role in this process. Smoking contributes to the condition developing.
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).