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Eye
45 diagnostic codes
DC 6000Choroidopathy, including uveitis, iritis, cyclitis, or choroiditis
Choroidopathy includes inflammatory eye conditions affecting the uvea (the middle layer of your eye), such as uveitis, iritis, cyclitis, and choroiditis. The...
DC 6001Keratopathy
Keratopathy is damage or disease affecting the cornea (the clear front layer of your eye). The VA rates this condition under the General Rating Formula for D...
DC 6002Scleritis
Scleritis is inflammation of the sclera (the white part of your eye), causing pain, redness, and vision problems. The VA rates this condition under the Gener...
DC 6006Retinopathy or maculopathy not otherwise specified
Retinopathy or maculopathy refers to damage or disease affecting the retina (the light-sensing tissue at the back of your eye) or the macula (the central par...
DC 6007Intraocular hemorrhage
Intraocular hemorrhage is bleeding inside the eye, which can result from trauma, high blood pressure, diabetes, or other causes. The VA rates this condition...
DC 6008Detachment of retina
Retinal detachment is when the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position, which can cause serious vision problems or bl...
DC 6009Unhealed eye injury
An unhealed eye injury is an eye injury that has not properly healed and continues to cause problems. The VA rates this condition under the General Rating Fo...
DC 6010Tuberculosis of eye
The VA does not rate tuberculosis of the eye under a single ladder. During active disease, the rating is 100%. Once inactivity is attained, the post-inactivi...
DC 6011Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularities
Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularities (Diagnostic Code 6011) covers damage to the retina - the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye that's cruc...
DC 6012Angle-closure glaucoma
Angle-closure glaucoma is a form of glaucoma where the drainage angle of the eye becomes blocked, causing rapid rises in intraocular pressure that can damage...
DC 6013Open-angle glaucoma
Open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of glaucoma, where the drainage angle remains open but fluid drains too slowly, causing gradual increases in intr...
DC 6014Malignant neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin)
This covers cancerous tumors in your eye, the socket around your eye (orbit), or nearby structures like your eyelids - but not skin cancers. The VA gives a 1...
DC 6015Benign neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin)
This covers non-cancerous growths (benign tumors) in and around your eyes, but not skin cancers on the eyelids. The VA rates this condition from 0% to 100% b...
DC 6016Nystagmus, central
Central nystagmus is a condition where your eyes make involuntary, repetitive movements (like jerking or bouncing) due to problems with your brain or brainst...
DC 6017Trachomatous conjunctivitis
Trachomatous conjunctivitis is a bacterial eye infection that mainly affects the membrane covering the eye and inner eyelid. When active, the VA rates this c...
DC 6018Chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous)
Chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous) is ongoing inflammation of the conjunctiva (the clear membrane covering the eye and inner eyelids) not caused by tra...
DC 6019Ptosis, unilateral or bilateral
Ptosis is when your upper eyelid droops down over your eye, either in one eye (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral). The VA rates ptosis based on how much vi...
DC 6020Ectropion
Ectropion is when your lower eyelid turns outward, pulling away from your eye instead of lying flat against it. This creates a droopy, sagging appearance and...
DC 6021Entropion
Entropion is when your eyelid turns inward, causing your eyelashes to rub against your eyeball - it's uncomfortable and can damage your vision if left untrea...
DC 6022Lagophthalmos
Lagophthalmos is when you can't fully close one or both of your eyelids - there's always a gap that stays open even when you try to shut your eyes completely...
DC 6023Loss of eyebrows, complete, unilateral or bilateral
This condition covers the complete loss of eyebrows on one or both eyes, whether from injury, burns, disease, or other causes. The VA rates complete eyebrow...
DC 6024Loss of eyelashes, complete, unilateral or bilateral
This diagnostic code covers the complete loss of eyelashes on one eye (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral). The VA rates this condition at 10% disability re...
DC 6025Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.)
This diagnostic code covers problems with your tear ducts and the parts of your eye that make and drain tears. When these don't work properly, you might have...
DC 6026Optic neuropathy
Optic neuropathy is damage to the optic nerve, the nerve that carries visual information from your eye to your brain. The VA rates this condition under 38 CF...
DC 6027Cataract
A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye that makes vision blurry or dim. The VA rates this condition under the General Rating Formula for Dis...
DC 6029Aphakia or dislocation of crystalline lens
Aphakia means the natural lens of the eye is missing (usually because it was surgically removed for cataract treatment without an artificial replacement lens...
DC 6030Paralysis of accommodation (due to neuropathy of the Oculomotor Nerve (cranial nerve III))
Paralysis of accommodation is a condition where your eye can't adjust its focus properly to see things at different distances, caused by damage to the third...
DC 6032Loss of eyelids, partial or complete
Loss of eyelids (partial or complete) is rated differently than other VA conditions because it affects you in multiple ways. The VA doesn't give this conditi...
DC 6034Pterygium
Pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of tissue that extends from the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white of the eye) onto the cornea, often caused by...
DC 6035Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a condition where the cornea (the clear front layer of the eye) thins and bulges outward in a cone shape, causing blurred and distorted vision...
DC 6036Status post corneal transplant
Status post corneal transplant covers veterans who have had a cornea replaced (penetrating keratoplasty or similar procedure) and have ongoing residual sympt...
DC 6037Pinguecula
Pinguecula is a yellowish, non-cancerous raised growth on the white of the eye (conjunctiva), typically caused by long-term sun, wind, or dust exposure. Unli...
DC 6040Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye) caused by long-term high blood sugar from...
DC 6042Retinal dystrophy (including retinitis pigmentosa, wet or dry macular degeneration, early-onset macular degeneration, rod and/or cone dystrophy)
Retinal dystrophy covers several conditions that damage the light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye, including retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degen...
DC 6046Post-chiasmal disorders
Post-chiasmal disorders affect the part of the visual system BEHIND the optic chiasm (where the optic nerves cross at the base of the brain). The damage caus...
DC 6061Anatomical loss of both eyes
This diagnostic code covers the complete physical loss of both eyes - meaning the eyes have been surgically removed or destroyed, not just severe vision loss...
DC 6062No more than light perception in both eyes
This diagnostic code covers the most severe level of vision loss, where you can only detect light but cannot see shapes, movement, or any visual details in b...
DC 6063Anatomical loss of one eye
This rating covers the complete loss of one eye (through removal, trauma, or complete blindness). The VA doesn't rate the missing eye itself - instead, your...
DC 6064No more than light perception in one eye
This rating covers veterans who have lost almost all vision in one eye (can only detect light but can't see shapes or objects). Your disability percentage de...
DC 6065Vision in one eye 5/200 (1.5/60)
This diagnostic code covers vision problems when one of your eyes can only see at 5 feet what a person with normal vision can see at 200 feet (very poor visi...
DC 6066Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better
Diagnostic Code 6066 covers situations where you have significant vision loss in one eye (10/200 vision or better, meaning you can only see at 10 feet what s...
DC 6080Visual field defects
Visual field defects happen when you lose vision in certain areas of what you can normally see - like having blind spots or tunnel vision. The VA rates this...
DC 6081Scotoma, unilateral
A scotoma is basically a blind spot or area of reduced vision in one eye where you can't see clearly or at all. The VA rates unilateral scotoma (affecting ju...
DC 6090Diplopia (double vision)
Diplopia means you see two images of a single object - essentially double vision. The VA rates this condition based on how far your eyes are misaligned when...
DC 6091Symblepharon
Symblepharon is the formation of adhesions (scar bands) between the eyelid and the eyeball, typically caused by burns, chronic inflammation, infections, or s...
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Musculoskeletal System (162 codes)
- DC 5000, Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic
- DC 5001, Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive
- DC 5002, Multi-joint arthritis (except post-traumatic and gout), 2 or more joints, as an active process
- DC 5003, Degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic
- DC 5004, Arthritis, gonorrheal
- DC 5005, Arthritis, pneumococcic
- DC 5006, Arthritis, typhoid
- DC 5007, Arthritis, syphilitic
- DC 5008, Arthritis, streptococcic
- DC 5009, Other specified forms of arthropathy (excluding gout)
- DC 5010, Post-traumatic arthritis
- DC 5011, Decompression illness
- DC 5012, Bones, neoplasm, malignant, primary or secondary
- DC 5013, Osteoporosis, residuals of
- DC 5014, Osteomalacia, residuals of
- DC 5015, Bones, neoplasm, benign
- DC 5016, Osteitis deformans
- DC 5017, Gout
- DC 5018, [Removed]
- DC 5019, Bursitis
- DC 5020, [Removed]
- DC 5021, Myositis
- DC 5022, [Removed]
- DC 5023, Heterotopic ossification
- DC 5024, Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, tendinosis or tendinopathy
- DC 5025, Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome)
- DC 5051, Shoulder replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5052, Elbow replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5053, Wrist replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5054, Hip, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5055, Knee, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5056, Ankle replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 5104, Anatomical loss of one hand and loss of use of one foot
- DC 5105, Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand
- DC 5106, Anatomical loss of both hands
- DC 5107, Anatomical loss of both feet
- DC 5108, Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot
- DC 5109, Loss of use of both hands
- DC 5110, Loss of use of both feet
- DC 5111, Loss of use of one hand and one foot
- DC 5120, Complete amputation, upper extremity
- DC 5121, Above insertion of deltoid
- DC 5122, Below insertion of deltoid
- DC 5123, Above insertion of pronator teres
- DC 5124, Below insertion of pronator teres
- DC 5125, Hand, loss of use of
- DC 5126, Five digits of one hand, amputation of
- DC 5127, Thumb, index, long and ring
- DC 5128, Thumb, index, long and little
- DC 5129, Thumb, index, ring and little
- DC 5130, Thumb, long, ring and little
- DC 5131, Index, long, ring and little
- DC 5132, Thumb, index and long
- DC 5133, Thumb, index and ring
- DC 5134, Thumb, index and little
- DC 5135, Thumb, long and ring
- DC 5136, Thumb, long and little
- DC 5137, Thumb, ring and little
- DC 5138, Index, long and ring
- DC 5139, Index, long and little
- DC 5140, Index, ring and little
- DC 5141, Long, ring and little
- DC 5142, Thumb and index
- DC 5143, Thumb and long
- DC 5144, Thumb and ring
- DC 5145, Thumb and little
- DC 5146, Index and long
- DC 5147, Index and ring
- DC 5148, Index and little
- DC 5149, Long and ring
- DC 5150, Long and little
- DC 5151, Ring and little
- DC 5152, Thumb, amputation of
- DC 5153, Index finger, amputation of
- DC 5154, Long finger, amputation of
- DC 5155, Ring finger, amputation of
- DC 5156, Little finger, amputation of
- DC 5160, Complete amputation, lower extremity
- DC 5161, Upper third, one-third of the distance from perineum to knee joint measured from perineum
- DC 5162, Middle or lower thirds
- DC 5163, With defective stump, thigh amputation recommended
- DC 5164, Amputation not improvable by prosthesis controlled by natural knee action
- DC 5165, At a lower level, permitting prosthesis
- DC 5166, Forefoot, amputation proximal to metatarsal bones (more than one-half of metatarsal loss)
- DC 5167, Foot, loss of use of
- DC 5170, Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss
- DC 5171, Toe, great, amputation of
- DC 5172, Toes, other than great, amputation of, with removal of metatarsal head
- DC 5173, Toes, three or four, amputation of, without metatarsal involvement
- DC 5200, Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis of
- DC 5201, Arm, limitation of motion of
- DC 5202, Humerus, other impairment of
- DC 5203, Clavicle or scapula, impairment of
- DC 5205, Elbow, ankylosis of
- DC 5206, Forearm, limitation of flexion of
- DC 5207, Forearm, limitation of extension of
- DC 5208, Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°
- DC 5209, Elbow, other impairment of Flail joint
- DC 5210, Radius and ulna, nonunion of, with flail false joint
- DC 5211, Ulna, impairment of
- DC 5212, Radius, impairment of
- DC 5213, Supination and pronation, impairment of
- DC 5214, Wrist, ankylosis of
- DC 5215, Wrist, limitation of motion of
- DC 5216, Five digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
- DC 5217, Four digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
- DC 5218, Three digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
- DC 5219, Two digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of
- DC 5220, Five digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
- DC 5221, Four digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
- DC 5222, Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
- DC 5223, Two digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of
- DC 5224, Thumb, ankylosis of
- DC 5225, Index finger, ankylosis of
- DC 5226, Long finger, ankylosis of
- DC 5227, Ring or little finger, ankylosis of
- DC 5228, Thumb, limitation of motion
- DC 5229, Index or long finger, limitation of motion
- DC 5230, Ring or little finger, limitation of motion
- DC 5235, Vertebral fracture or dislocation
- DC 5236, Sacroiliac injury and weakness
- DC 5237, Lumbosacral or cervical strain
- DC 5238, Spinal stenosis
- DC 5239, Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability
- DC 5240, Ankylosing spondylitis
- DC 5241, Spinal fusion
- DC 5242, Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010)
- DC 5243, Intervertebral disc syndrome
- DC 5244, Traumatic paralysis, complete
- DC 5250, Hip, ankylosis of
- DC 5251, Thigh, limitation of extension of
- DC 5252, Thigh, limitation of flexion of
- DC 5253, Thigh, impairment of
- DC 5254, Hip, flail joint
- DC 5255, Femur, impairment of
- DC 5256, Knee, ankylosis of
- DC 5257, Knee, other impairment of
- DC 5258, Cartilage, semilunar, dislocated, with frequent episodes of "locking," pain, and effusion into the joint
- DC 5259, Cartilage, semilunar, removal of, symptomatic
- DC 5260, Leg, limitation of flexion of
- DC 5261, Leg, limitation of extension of
- DC 5262, Tibia and fibula, impairment of
- DC 5263, Genu recurvatum (acquired, traumatic, with weakness and insecurity in weight-bearing objectively demonstrated)
- DC 5269, Plantar fasciitis
- DC 5270, Ankle, ankylosis of
- DC 5271, Ankle, limited motion of
- DC 5272, Subastragalar or tarsal joint, ankylosis of
- DC 5273, Os calcis or astragalus, malunion of
- DC 5274, Astragalectomy
- DC 5275, Bones, of the lower extremity, shortening of
- DC 5276, Flatfoot, acquired
- DC 5277, Weak foot, bilateral
- DC 5278, Claw foot (pes cavus), acquired
- DC 5279, Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease), unilateral, or bilateral
- DC 5280, Hallux valgus, unilateral
- DC 5281, Hallux rigidus, unilateral, severe
- DC 5282, Hammer toe
- DC 5283, Tarsal, or metatarsal bones, malunion of, or nonunion of
- DC 5284, Foot injuries, other
- DC 5296, Skull, loss of part of, both inner and outer tables
- DC 5297, Ribs, removal of
- DC 5298, Coccyx, removal of
Muscle Injuries (31 codes)
- DC 5301, Group I. Function: Upward rotation of scapula; elevation of arm above shoulder level. Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Trapezius; (2) levator scapulae; (3) serratus magnus
- DC 5302, Group II. Function: Depression of arm from vertical overhead to hanging at side (1, 2); downward rotation of scapula (3, 4); 1 and 2 act with Group III in forward and backward swing of arm. Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major II (costosternal); (2) latissimus dorsi and teres major (teres major, although technically an intrinsic muscle, is included with latissimus dorsi); (3) pectoralis minor; (4) rhomboid
- DC 5303, Group III. Function: Elevation and abduction of arm to level of shoulder; act with 1 and 2 of Group II in forward and backward swing of arm. Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major I (clavicular); (2) deltoid
- DC 5304, Group IV. Function: Stabilization of shoulder against injury in strong movements, holding head of humerus in socket; abduction; outward rotation and inward rotation of arm. Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Supraspinatus; (2) infraspinatus and teres minor; (3) subscapularis; (4) coracobrachialis
- DC 5305, Group V. Function: Elbow supination (1) (long head of biceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint); flexion of elbow (1, 2, 3). Flexor muscles of elbow: (1) Biceps; (2) brachialis; (3) brachioradialis
- DC 5306, Group VI. Function: Extension of elbow (long head of triceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint). Extensor muscles of the elbow: (1) Triceps; (2) anconeus
- DC 5307, Group VII. Function: Flexion of wrist and fingers. Muscles arising from internal condyle of humerus: Flexors of the carpus and long flexors of fingers and thumb; pronator
- DC 5308, Group VIII. Function: Extension of wrist, fingers, and thumb; abduction of thumb. Muscles arising mainly from external condyle of humerus: Extensors of carpus, fingers, and thumb; supinator
- DC 5309, Group IX. Function: The forearm muscles act in strong grasping movements and are supplemented by the intrinsic muscles in delicate manipulative movements. Intrinsic muscles of hand: Thenar eminence; short flexor, opponens, abductor and adductor of thumb; hypothenar eminence; short flexor, opponens and abductor of little finger; 4 lumbricales; 4 dorsal and 3 palmar interossei
- DC 5310, Group X. Function: Movements of forefoot and toes; propulsion thrust in walking. Intrinsic muscles of the foot: Plantar: (1) Flexor digitorum brevis; (2) abductor hallucis; (3) abductor digiti minimi; (4) quadratus plantae; (5) lumbricales; (6) flexor hallucis brevis; (7) adductor hallucis; (8) flexor digiti minimi brevis; (9) dorsal and plantar interossei. Other important plantar structures: Plantar aponeurosis, long plantar and calcaneonavicular ligament, tendons of posterior tibial, peroneus longus, and long flexors of great and little toes
- DC 5311, Group XI. Function: Propulsion, plantar flexion of foot (1); stabilization of arch (2, 3); flexion of toes (4, 5); Flexion of knee (6). Posterior and lateral crural muscles, and muscles of the calf: (1) Triceps surae (gastrocnemius and soleus); (2) tibialis posterior; (3) peroneus longus; (4) peroneus brevis; (5) flexor hallucis longus; (6) flexor digitorum longus; (7) popliteus; (8) plantaris
- DC 5312, Group XII. Function: Dorsiflexion (1); extension of toes (2); stabilization of arch (3). Anterior muscles of the leg: (1) Tibialis anterior; (2) extensor digitorum longus; (3) extensor hallucis longus; (4) peroneus tertius
- DC 5313, Group XIII. Function: Extension of hip and flexion of knee; outward and inward rotation of flexed knee; acting with rectus femoris and sartorius (see XIV, 1, 2) synchronizing simultaneous flexion of hip and knee and extension of hip and knee by belt-over-pulley action at knee joint. Posterior thigh group, Hamstring complex of 2-joint muscles: (1) Biceps femoris; (2) semimembranosus; (3) semitendinosus
- DC 5314, Group XIV. Function: Extension of knee (2, 3, 4, 5); simultaneous flexion of hip and flexion of knee (1); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XVII (1) in postural support of body (6); acting with hamstrings in synchronizing hip and knee (1, 2). Anterior thigh group: (1) Sartorius; (2) rectus femoris; (3) vastus externus; (4) vastus intermedius; (5) vastus internus; (6) tensor vaginae femoris
- DC 5315, Group XV. Function: Adduction of hip (1, 2, 3, 4); flexion of hip (1, 2); flexion of knee (4). Mesial thigh group: (1) Adductor longus; (2) adductor brevis; (3) adductor magnus; (4) gracilis
- DC 5316, Group XVI. Function: Flexion of hip (1, 2, 3). Pelvic girdle group 1: (1) Psoas; (2) iliacus; (3) pectineus
- DC 5317, Group XVII. Function: Extension of hip (1); abduction of thigh; elevation of opposite side of pelvis (2, 3); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XIV (6) in postural support of body steadying pelvis upon head of femur and condyles of femur on tibia (1). Pelvic girdle group 2: (1) Gluteus maximus; (2) gluteus medius; (3) gluteus minimus
- DC 5318, Group XVIII. Function: Outward rotation of thigh and stabilization of hip joint. Pelvic girdle group 3: (1) Pyriformis; (2) gemellus (superior or inferior); (3) obturator (external or internal); (4) quadratus femoris
- DC 5319, Group XIX. Function: Support and compression of abdominal wall and lower thorax; flexion and lateral motions of spine; synergists in strong downward movements of arm (1). Muscles of the abdominal wall: (1) Rectus abdominis; (2) external oblique; (3) internal oblique; (4) transversalis; (5) quadratus lumborum
- DC 5320, Group XX. Function: Postural support of body; extension and lateral movements of spine. Spinal muscles: Sacrospinalis (erector spinae and its prolongations in thoracic and cervical regions)
- DC 5321, Group XXI. Function: Respiration. Muscles of respiration: Thoracic muscle group
- DC 5322, Group XXII. Function: Rotary and forward movements of the head; respiration; deglutition. Muscles of the front of the neck: (Lateral, supra-, and infrahyoid group.) (1) Trapezius I (clavicular insertion); (2) sternocleidomastoid; (3) the "hyoid" muscles; (4) sternothyroid; (5) digastric
- DC 5323, Group XXIII. Function: Movements of the head; fixation of shoulder movements. Muscles of the side and back of the neck: Suboccipital; lateral vertebral and anterior vertebral muscles
- DC 5324, Diaphragm, rupture of, with herniation
- DC 5325, Muscle injury, facial muscles
- DC 5326, Muscle hernia, extensive. Without other injury to the muscle—10
- DC 5327, Muscle, neoplasm of, malignant (excluding soft tissue sarcoma)—100
- DC 5328, Muscle, neoplasm of, benign, postoperative
- DC 5329, Sarcoma, soft tissue (of muscle, fat, or fibrous connective tissue)—100
- DC 5330, Rhabdomyolysis, residuals of
- DC 5331, Compartment syndrome
Eye (45 codes)
- DC 6000, Choroidopathy, including uveitis, iritis, cyclitis, or choroiditis
- DC 6001, Keratopathy
- DC 6002, Scleritis
- DC 6006, Retinopathy or maculopathy not otherwise specified
- DC 6007, Intraocular hemorrhage
- DC 6008, Detachment of retina
- DC 6009, Unhealed eye injury
- DC 6010, Tuberculosis of eye
- DC 6011, Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularities
- DC 6012, Angle-closure glaucoma
- DC 6013, Open-angle glaucoma
- DC 6014, Malignant neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin)
- DC 6015, Benign neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin)
- DC 6016, Nystagmus, central
- DC 6017, Trachomatous conjunctivitis
- DC 6018, Chronic conjunctivitis (nontrachomatous)
- DC 6019, Ptosis, unilateral or bilateral
- DC 6020, Ectropion
- DC 6021, Entropion
- DC 6022, Lagophthalmos
- DC 6023, Loss of eyebrows, complete, unilateral or bilateral
- DC 6024, Loss of eyelashes, complete, unilateral or bilateral
- DC 6025, Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacryocystitis, etc.)
- DC 6026, Optic neuropathy
- DC 6027, Cataract
- DC 6029, Aphakia or dislocation of crystalline lens
- DC 6030, Paralysis of accommodation (due to neuropathy of the Oculomotor Nerve (cranial nerve III))
- DC 6032, Loss of eyelids, partial or complete
- DC 6034, Pterygium
- DC 6035, Keratoconus
- DC 6036, Status post corneal transplant
- DC 6037, Pinguecula
- DC 6040, Diabetic retinopathy
- DC 6042, Retinal dystrophy (including retinitis pigmentosa, wet or dry macular degeneration, early-onset macular degeneration, rod and/or cone dystrophy)
- DC 6046, Post-chiasmal disorders
- DC 6061, Anatomical loss of both eyes
- DC 6062, No more than light perception in both eyes
- DC 6063, Anatomical loss of one eye
- DC 6064, No more than light perception in one eye
- DC 6065, Vision in one eye 5/200 (1.5/60)
- DC 6066, Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better
- DC 6080, Visual field defects
- DC 6081, Scotoma, unilateral
- DC 6090, Diplopia (double vision)
- DC 6091, Symblepharon
Ear (12 codes)
- DC 6100, Hearing loss
- DC 6200, Chronic suppurative otitis media, mastoiditis, or cholesteatoma (or any combination)
- DC 6201, Chronic nonsuppurative otitis media with effusion (serous otitis media)
- DC 6202, Otosclerosis
- DC 6204, Peripheral vestibular disorders
- DC 6205, Meniere's syndrome (endolymphatic hydrops)
- DC 6207, Loss of auricle
- DC 6208, Malignant neoplasm of the ear (other than skin only)
- DC 6209, Benign neoplasms of the ear (other than skin only)
- DC 6210, Chronic otitis externa
- DC 6211, Tympanic membrane, perforation of
- DC 6260, Tinnitus, recurrent
Smell and Taste (2 codes)
Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders, and Nutritional Deficiencies (31 codes)
- DC 6300, Vibriosis (Cholera, Non-cholera)
- DC 6301, Visceral leishmaniasis
- DC 6302, Leprosy (Hansen's disease)
- DC 6304, Malaria
- DC 6305, Lymphatic filariasis, to include elephantiasis
- DC 6306, Bartonellosis
- DC 6307, Plague
- DC 6308, Relapsing Fever
- DC 6309, Rheumatic fever
- DC 6310, Syphilis, and other treponema infections
- DC 6311, Tuberculosis, miliary
- DC 6312, Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection
- DC 6313, Avitaminosis
- DC 6314, Beriberi
- DC 6315, Pellagra
- DC 6316, Brucellosis
- DC 6317, Rickettsial, ehrlichia, and anaplasma infections
- DC 6318, Melioidosis
- DC 6319, Lyme disease
- DC 6320, Parasitic diseases otherwise not specified
- DC 6325, Hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated strongyloidiasis
- DC 6326, Schistosomiasis
- DC 6329, Hemorrhagic fevers, including dengue, yellow fever, and others
- DC 6330, Campylobacter jejuni infection
- DC 6331, Coxiella burnetii infection (Q fever)
- DC 6333, Nontyphoid salmonella infections
- DC 6334, Shigella infections
- DC 6335, West Nile virus infection
- DC 6350, Lupus erythematosus, systemic (disseminated)
- DC 6351, HIV-related illness
- DC 6354, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Respiratory System (61 codes)
- DC 6502, Septum, nasal, deviation of
- DC 6504, Nose, loss of part of, or scars
- DC 6510, Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic
- DC 6511, Sinusitis, ethmoid, chronic
- DC 6512, Sinusitis, frontal, chronic
- DC 6513, Sinusitis, maxillary, chronic
- DC 6514, Sinusitis, sphenoid, chronic
- DC 6515, Laryngitis, tuberculous, active or inactive
- DC 6516, Laryngitis, chronic
- DC 6518, Laryngectomy, total
- DC 6519, Aphonia, complete organic
- DC 6520, Larynx, stenosis of, including residuals of laryngeal trauma (unilateral or bilateral)
- DC 6521, Pharynx, injuries to
- DC 6522, Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis
- DC 6523, Bacterial rhinitis
- DC 6524, Granulomatous rhinitis
- DC 6600, Bronchitis, chronic
- DC 6601, Bronchiectasis
- DC 6602, Asthma, bronchial
- DC 6603, Emphysema, pulmonary
- DC 6604, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- DC 6701, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, active
- DC 6702, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, active
- DC 6703, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, active
- DC 6704, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active, advancement unspecified
- DC 6721, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, far advanced, inactive
- DC 6722, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, moderately advanced, inactive
- DC 6723, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, minimal, inactive
- DC 6724, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive, advancement unspecified
- DC 6730, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, active
- DC 6731, Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic, inactive
- DC 6732, Pleurisy, tuberculous, active or inactive
- DC 6817, Pulmonary Vascular Disease
- DC 6819, Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of respiratory system exclusive of skin growths
- DC 6820, Neoplasms, benign, any specified part of respiratory system
- DC 6822, Actinomycosis
- DC 6823, Nocardiosis
- DC 6824, Chronic lung abscess
- DC 6825, Diffuse interstitial fibrosis (interstitial pneumonitis, fibrosing alveolitis)
- DC 6826, Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis
- DC 6827, Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
- DC 6828, Eosinophilic granuloma of lung
- DC 6829, Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis
- DC 6830, Radiation-induced pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis
- DC 6831, Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis)
- DC 6832, Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.)
- DC 6833, Asbestosis
- DC 6834, Histoplasmosis of lung
- DC 6835, Coccidioidomycosis
- DC 6836, Blastomycosis
- DC 6837, Cryptococcosis
- DC 6838, Aspergillosis
- DC 6839, Mucormycosis
- DC 6840, Diaphragm paralysis or paresis
- DC 6841, Spinal cord injury with respiratory insufficiency
- DC 6842, Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum
- DC 6843, Traumatic chest wall defect, pneumothorax, hernia, etc
- DC 6844, Post-surgical residual (lobectomy, pneumonectomy, etc.)
- DC 6845, Chronic pleural effusion or fibrosis
- DC 6846, Sarcoidosis
- DC 6847, Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Obstructive, Central, Mixed)
Cardiovascular System (33 codes)
- DC 7000, Valvular heart disease (including rheumatic heart disease),
- DC 7001, Endocarditis, or
- DC 7002, Pericarditis
- DC 7003, Pericardial adhesions
- DC 7004, Syphilitic heart disease
- DC 7005, Arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease)
- DC 7006, Myocardial infarction
- DC 7007, Hypertensive heart disease
- DC 7008, Hyperthyroid heart disease
- DC 7009, Bradycardia (Bradyarrhythmia), symptomatic, requiring permanent pacemaker implantation
- DC 7010, Supraventricular tachycardia
- DC 7011, Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained)
- DC 7015, Atrioventricular block
- DC 7016, Heart valve replacement (prosthesis)
- DC 7017, Coronary bypass surgery
- DC 7018, Implantable cardiac pacemakers
- DC 7019, Cardiac transplantation
- DC 7020, Cardiomyopathy
- DC 7101, Hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension and isolated systolic hypertension)
- DC 7110, Aortic aneurysm: Ascending, thoracic, or abdominal
- DC 7111, Aneurysm, any large artery
- DC 7112, Aneurysm, any small artery
- DC 7113, Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic
- DC 7114, Peripheral arterial disease
- DC 7115, Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's Disease)
- DC 7117, Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon or secondary Raynaud's)
- DC 7118, Angioneurotic edema
- DC 7119, Erythromelalgia
- DC 7120, Varicose veins
- DC 7121, Post-phlebitic syndrome of any etiology
- DC 7122, Cold injury residuals
- DC 7123, Soft tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin)
- DC 7124, Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's)
Digestive System (51 codes)
- DC 7200, Soft tissue injury of the mouth, other than tongue or lips
- DC 7201, Lips, injuries of
- DC 7202, Tongue, loss of whole or part
- DC 7203, Esophagus, stricture of
- DC 7204, Esophageal motility disorder
- DC 7205, Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired
- DC 7206, Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- DC 7207, Barrett's esophagus
- DC 7301, Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, disease, or infection
- DC 7303, Chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery
- DC 7304, Peptic ulcer disease
- DC 7307, Gastritis, chronic
- DC 7308, Postgastrectomy syndrome
- DC 7309, Stomach, stenosis of
- DC 7310, Stomach, injury of, residuals
- DC 7311, Residuals of injury of the liver
- DC 7312, Cirrhosis of the liver
- DC 7314, Chronic biliary tract disease
- DC 7315, Cholelithiasis, chronic
- DC 7317, Gallbladder, injury of
- DC 7318, Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks)
- DC 7319, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- DC 7323, Colitis, ulcerative
- DC 7325, Enteritis, chronic
- DC 7326, Crohn's disease or undifferentiated form of inflammatory bowel disease
- DC 7327, Diverticulitis and diverticulosis
- DC 7328, Intestine, small, resection of
- DC 7329, Intestine, large, resection of
- DC 7330, Intestinal fistulous disease, external
- DC 7331, Peritonitis, tuberculous, active or inactive
- DC 7332, Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control
- DC 7333, Rectum and anus, stricture of
- DC 7334, Rectum, prolapse of
- DC 7335, Ano, fistula in, including anorectal fistula and anorectal abscess
- DC 7336, Hemorrhoids, external or internal
- DC 7337, Pruritus ani (anal itching)
- DC 7338, Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal)
- DC 7342, Visceroptosis, symptomatic, marked
- DC 7343, Malignant neoplasms of the digestive system, exclusive of skin growths
- DC 7344, Benign neoplasms, exclusive of skin growths
- DC 7345, Chronic liver disease without cirrhosis
- DC 7346, Hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia
- DC 7347, Pancreatitis, chronic
- DC 7348, Vagotomy with pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy
- DC 7350, Liver abscess
- DC 7351, Liver transplant
- DC 7352, Pancreas transplant
- DC 7354, Hepatitis C (or non-A, non-B hepatitis)
- DC 7355, Celiac disease
- DC 7356, Gastrointestinal dysmotility syndrome
- DC 7357, Post pancreatectomy syndrome
Genitourinary System (40 codes)
- DC 7500, Kidney, removal of one
- DC 7501, Kidney, abscess of
- DC 7502, Nephritis, chronic
- DC 7504, Pyelonephritis, chronic
- DC 7505, Kidney, tuberculosis of
- DC 7507, Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar
- DC 7508, Nephrolithiasis/Ureterolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis
- DC 7509, Hydronephrosis
- DC 7511, Ureter, stricture of
- DC 7512, Cystitis, chronic, includes interstitial and all etiologies, infectious and non-infectious
- DC 7515, Bladder, calculus in, with symptoms interfering with function
- DC 7516, Bladder, fistula of
- DC 7517, Bladder, injury of
- DC 7518, Urethra, stricture of
- DC 7519, Urethra, fistula of
- DC 7520, Penis, removal of half or more
- DC 7521, Penis, removal of glans
- DC 7522, Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity
- DC 7523, Testis, atrophy complete
- DC 7524, Testis, removal
- DC 7525, Prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis (unilateral or bilateral), chronic only
- DC 7527, Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction
- DC 7528, Malignant neoplasms of the genitourinary system
- DC 7529, Benign neoplasms of the genitourinary system
- DC 7530, Chronic renal disease requiring regular dialysis
- DC 7531, Kidney transplant
- DC 7532, Renal tubular disorders (such as renal glycosurias, aminoacidurias, renal tubular acidosis, Fanconi's syndrome, Bartter's syndrome, related disorders of Henle's loop and proximal or distal nephron function, etc.)
- DC 7533, Cystic diseases of the kidneys
- DC 7534, Atherosclerotic renal disease (renal artery stenosis, atheroembolic renal disease, or large vessel disease, unspecified)
- DC 7535, Toxic nephropathy (antibotics, radiocontrast agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, heavy metals, and similar agents)
- DC 7536, Glomerulonephritis
- DC 7537, Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism
- DC 7538, Papillary necrosis
- DC 7539, Renal amyloid disease
- DC 7540, Disseminated intravascular coagulation with renal cortical necrosis
- DC 7541, Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus type I or II
- DC 7542, Neurogenic bladder
- DC 7543, Varicocele/Hydrocele
- DC 7544, Renal disease caused by viral infection such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C
- DC 7545, Bladder, diverticulum of
Gynecological Conditions (20 codes)
- DC 7610, Vulva or clitoris, disease or injury of (including vulvovaginitis)
- DC 7611, Vagina, disease or injury of
- DC 7612, Cervix, disease or injury of
- DC 7613, Uterus, disease, injury, or adhesions of
- DC 7614, Fallopian tube, disease, injury, or adhesions of (including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID))
- DC 7615, Ovary, disease, injury, or adhesions of
- DC 7617, Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete
- DC 7618, Uterus, removal of, including corpus
- DC 7619, Ovary, removal of
- DC 7620, Ovaries, atrophy of both, complete
- DC 7621, Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury, disease, or surgical complications of pregnancy
- DC 7624, Fistula, rectovaginal
- DC 7625, Fistula, urethrovaginal
- DC 7626, Breast, surgery of
- DC 7627, Malignant neoplasms of gynecological system
- DC 7628, Benign neoplasms of gynecological system
- DC 7629, Endometriosis
- DC 7630, Malignant neoplasms of the breast
- DC 7631, Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast
- DC 7632, Female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD)
Hemic and Lymphatic Systems (21 codes)
- DC 7702, Agranulocytosis, acquired
- DC 7703, Leukemia (except for chronic myelogenous leukemia)
- DC 7704, Polycythemia vera
- DC 7705, Immune thrombocytopenia
- DC 7706, Splenectomy
- DC 7707, Spleen, injury of, healed
- DC 7709, Hodgkin's lymphoma
- DC 7710, Adenitis, tuberculous, active or inactive
- DC 7712, Multiple myeloma
- DC 7714, Sickle cell anemia
- DC 7715, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
- DC 7716, Aplastic anemia
- DC 7717, AL amyloidosis (primary amyloidosis)
- DC 7718, Essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis
- DC 7719, Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) (chronic myeloid leukemia or chronic granulocytic leukemia)
- DC 7720, Iron deficiency anemia
- DC 7721, Folic acid deficiency
- DC 7722, Pernicious anemia and Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
- DC 7723, Acquired hemolytic anemia
- DC 7724, Solitary plasmacytoma
- DC 7725, Myelodysplastic syndromes
Skin (30 codes)
- DC 7800, Burn scar(s) of the head, face, or neck; scar(s) of the head, face, or neck due to other causes; or other disfigurement of the head, face, or neck
- DC 7801, Burn scar(s) or scar(s) due to other causes, not of the head, face, or neck, that are associated with underlying soft tissue damage
- DC 7802, Burn scar(s) or scar(s) due to other causes, not of the head, face, or neck, that are not associated with underlying soft tissue damage
- DC 7804, Scar(s), unstable or painful
- DC 7805, Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804
- DC 7806, Dermatitis or eczema
- DC 7807, American (New World) leishmaniasis (mucocutaneous, espundia)
- DC 7808, Old World leishmaniasis (cutaneous, Oriental sore)
- DC 7809, Discoid lupus erythematosus
- DC 7811, Tuberculosis luposa (lupus vulgaris), active or inactive
- DC 7813, Dermatophytosis (ringworm: Of body, tinea corporis; of head, tinea capitis; of feet, tinea pedis; of beard area, tinea barbae; of nails, tinea unguium (onychomycosis); of inguinal area (jock itch), tinea cruris; tinea versicolor)
- DC 7815, Bullous disorders (including pemphigus vulgaris, pemphigus foliaceous, bullous pemphigoid, dermatitis herpetiformis, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, benign chronic familial pemphigus (Hailey-Hailey), and porphyria cutanea tarda)
- DC 7816, Psoriasis
- DC 7817, Erythroderma
- DC 7818, Malignant skin neoplasms (other than malignant melanoma)
- DC 7819, Benign skin neoplasms
- DC 7820, Infections of the skin not listed elsewhere (including bacterial, fungal, viral, treponemal, and parasitic diseases)
- DC 7821, Cutaneous manifestations of collagen-vascular diseases not listed elsewhere (including scleroderma, calcinosis cutis, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and dermatomyositis)
- DC 7822, Papulosquamous disorders not listed elsewhere (including lichen planus, large or small plaque parapsoriasis, pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA), lymphomatoid papulosus, mycosis fungoides, and pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP))
- DC 7823, Vitiligo
- DC 7824, Diseases of keratinization (including icthyoses, Darier's disease, and palmoplantar keratoderma)
- DC 7825, Chronic urticaria
- DC 7826, Vasculitis, primary cutaneous
- DC 7827, Erythema multiforme; Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- DC 7828, Acne
- DC 7829, Chloracne
- DC 7830, Scarring alopecia
- DC 7831, Alopecia areata
- DC 7832, Hyperhidrosis
- DC 7833, Malignant melanoma
Endocrine System (19 codes)
- DC 7900, Hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease
- DC 7901, Thyroid enlargement, toxic
- DC 7902, Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic
- DC 7903, Hypothyroidism
- DC 7904, Hyperparathyroidism
- DC 7905, Hypoparathyroidism
- DC 7906, Thyroiditis
- DC 7907, Cushing's syndrome
- DC 7908, Acromegaly
- DC 7909, Diabetes insipidus
- DC 7911, Addison's disease (adrenocortical insufficiency)
- DC 7912, Polyglandular syndrome (multiple endocrine neoplasia, autoimmune polyglandular syndrome)
- DC 7913, Diabetes mellitus
- DC 7914, Neoplasm, malignant, any specified part of the endocrine system
- DC 7915, Neoplasm, benign, any specified part of the endocrine system
- DC 7916, Hyperpituitarism (prolactin secreting pituitary dysfunction)
- DC 7917, Hyperaldosteronism (benign or malignant)
- DC 7918, Pheochromocytoma (benign or malignant)
- DC 7919, C-cell hyperplasia of the thyroid
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders (119 codes)
- DC 8000, Encephalitis, epidemic, chronic
- DC 8002, Brain, new growths of, malignant
- DC 8003, Benign, minimum
- DC 8004, Paralysis agitans
- DC 8005, Bulbar palsy
- DC 8007, Brain, vessels, embolism of
- DC 8008, Brain, vessels, thrombosis of
- DC 8009, Brain, vessels, hemorrhage from
- DC 8010, Myelitis
- DC 8011, Poliomyelitis, anterior
- DC 8012, Hematomyelia
- DC 8013, Syphilis, cerebrospinal
- DC 8014, Syphilis, meningovascular
- DC 8015, Tabes dorsalis
- DC 8017, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- DC 8018, Multiple sclerosis
- DC 8019, Meningitis, cerebrospinal, epidemic
- DC 8020, Brain, abscess of
- DC 8021, Spinal cord, new growths of, malignant
- DC 8022, Benign, minimum rating
- DC 8023, Progressive muscular atrophy
- DC 8024, Syringomyelia
- DC 8025, Myasthenia gravis
- DC 8045, Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- DC 8046, Cerebral arteriosclerosis
- DC 8100, Migraine
- DC 8103, Tic, convulsive
- DC 8104, Paramyoclonus multiplex (convulsive state, myoclonic type)
- DC 8105, Chorea, Sydenham's
- DC 8106, Chorea, Huntington's
- DC 8107, Athetosis, acquired
- DC 8108, Narcolepsy
- DC 8205, Paralysis of fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve
- DC 8207, Paralysis of seventh (facial) cranial nerve
- DC 8209, Paralysis of ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve
- DC 8210, Paralysis of tenth (pneumogastric, vagus) cranial nerve
- DC 8211, Paralysis of eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch) cranial nerve
- DC 8212, Paralysis of twelfth (hypoglossal) cranial nerve
- DC 8305, Neuritis of fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve
- DC 8307, Neuritis of seventh (facial) cranial nerve
- DC 8309, Neuritis of ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve
- DC 8310, Neuritis of tenth (pneumogastric, vagus) cranial nerve
- DC 8311, Neuritis of eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch) cranial nerve
- DC 8312, Neuritis of twelfth (hypoglossal) cranial nerve
- DC 8405, Neuralgia of fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve
- DC 8407, Neuralgia of seventh (facial) cranial nerve
- DC 8409, Neuralgia of ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve
- DC 8410, Neuralgia of tenth (pneumogastric, vagus) cranial nerve
- DC 8411, Neuralgia of eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch) cranial nerve
- DC 8412, Neuralgia of twelfth (hypoglossal) cranial nerve
- DC 8510, Paralysis of upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals)
- DC 8511, Paralysis of middle radicular group
- DC 8512, Paralysis of lower radicular group
- DC 8513, Paralysis of all radicular groups
- DC 8514, Paralysis of musculospiral nerve (radial nerve)
- DC 8515, Paralysis of median nerve
- DC 8516, Paralysis of ulnar nerve
- DC 8517, Paralysis of musculocutaneous nerve
- DC 8518, Paralysis of circumflex nerve
- DC 8519, Paralysis of long thoracic nerve
- DC 8520, Paralysis of sciatic nerve
- DC 8521, Paralysis of external popliteal nerve (common peroneal)
- DC 8522, Paralysis of musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal)
- DC 8523, Paralysis of anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal)
- DC 8524, Paralysis of internal popliteal nerve (tibial)
- DC 8525, Paralysis of posterior tibial nerve
- DC 8526, Paralysis of anterior crural nerve (femoral)
- DC 8527, Paralysis of internal saphenous nerve
- DC 8528, Paralysis of obturator nerve
- DC 8529, Paralysis of external cutaneous nerve of thigh
- DC 8530, Paralysis of ilio-inguinal nerve
- DC 8540, Soft-tissue sarcoma (of neurogenic origin)
- DC 8610, Neuritis of upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals)
- DC 8611, Neuritis of middle radicular group
- DC 8612, Neuritis of lower radicular group
- DC 8613, Neuritis of all radicular groups
- DC 8614, Neuritis of musculospiral nerve (radial nerve)
- DC 8615, Neuritis of median nerve
- DC 8616, Neuritis of ulnar nerve
- DC 8617, Neuritis of musculocutaneous nerve
- DC 8618, Neuritis of circumflex nerve
- DC 8619, Neuritis of long thoracic nerve
- DC 8620, Neuritis of sciatic nerve
- DC 8621, Neuritis of external popliteal nerve (common peroneal)
- DC 8622, Neuritis of musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal)
- DC 8623, Neuritis of anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal)
- DC 8624, Neuritis of internal popliteal nerve (tibial)
- DC 8625, Neuritis of posterior tibial nerve
- DC 8626, Neuritis of anterior crural nerve (femoral)
- DC 8627, Neuritis of internal saphenous nerve
- DC 8628, Neuritis of obturator nerve
- DC 8629, Neuritis of external cutaneous nerve of thigh
- DC 8630, Neuritis of ilio-inguinal nerve
- DC 8710, Neuralgia of upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals)
- DC 8711, Neuralgia of middle radicular group
- DC 8712, Neuralgia of lower radicular group
- DC 8713, Neuralgia of all radicular groups
- DC 8714, Neuralgia of musculospiral nerve (radial nerve)
- DC 8715, Neuralgia of median nerve
- DC 8716, Neuralgia of ulnar nerve
- DC 8717, Neuralgia of musculocutaneous nerve
- DC 8718, Neuralgia of circumflex nerve
- DC 8719, Neuralgia of long thoracic nerve
- DC 8720, Neuralgia of sciatic nerve
- DC 8721, Neuralgia of external popliteal nerve (common peroneal)
- DC 8722, Neuralgia of musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal)
- DC 8723, Neuralgia of anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal)
- DC 8724, Neuralgia of internal popliteal nerve (tibial)
- DC 8725, Neuralgia of posterior tibial nerve
- DC 8726, Neuralgia of anterior crural nerve (femoral)
- DC 8727, Neuralgia of internal saphenous nerve
- DC 8728, Neuralgia of obturator nerve
- DC 8729, Neuralgia of external cutaneous nerve of thigh
- DC 8730, Neuralgia of ilio-inguinal nerve
- DC 8910, Epilepsy, grand mal
- DC 8911, Epilepsy, petit mal
- DC 8912, Epilepsy, Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory
- DC 8913, Epilepsy, diencephalic
- DC 8914, Epilepsy, psychomotor
Mental Disorders (33 codes)
- DC 9201, Schizophrenia
- DC 9208, Delusional disorder
- DC 9210, Other specified and unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
- DC 9211, Schizoaffective disorder
- DC 9300, Delirium
- DC 9301, Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to HIV or other infections
- DC 9304, Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to traumatic brain injury
- DC 9305, Major or mild vascular neurocognitive disorder
- DC 9310, Unspecified neurocognitive disorder
- DC 9312, Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease
- DC 9326, Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to another medical condition or substance/medication-induced major or mild neurocognitive disorder
- DC 9400, Generalized anxiety disorder
- DC 9403, Specific phobia; social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
- DC 9404, Obsessive compulsive disorder
- DC 9410, Other specified anxiety disorder
- DC 9411, Posttraumatic stress disorder
- DC 9412, Panic disorder and/or agoraphobia
- DC 9413, Unspecified anxiety disorder
- DC 9416, Dissociative amnesia; dissociative identity disorder
- DC 9417, Depersonalization/Derealization disorder
- DC 9421, Somatic symptom disorder
- DC 9422, Other specified somatic symptom and related disorder
- DC 9423, Unspecified somatic symptom and related disorder
- DC 9424, Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)
- DC 9425, Illness anxiety disorder
- DC 9431, Cyclothymic disorder
- DC 9432, Bipolar disorder
- DC 9433, Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)
- DC 9434, Major depressive disorder
- DC 9435, Unspecified depressive disorder
- DC 9440, Chronic adjustment disorder
- DC 9520, Anorexia nervosa
- DC 9521, Bulimia nervosa
Dental and Oral Conditions (15 codes)
- DC 9900, Maxilla or mandible, chronic osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis or osteoradionecrosis of
- DC 9901, Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles
- DC 9902, Mandible, loss of, including ramus, unilaterally or bilaterally
- DC 9903, Mandible, nonunion of, confirmed by diagnostic imaging studies
- DC 9904, Mandible, malunion of
- DC 9905, Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)
- DC 9908, Condyloid process, loss of, one or both sides
- DC 9909, Coronoid process, loss of
- DC 9911, Hard palate, loss of
- DC 9913, Teeth, loss of, due to loss of substance of body of maxilla or mandible without loss of continuity
- DC 9914, Maxilla, loss of more than half
- DC 9915, Maxilla, loss of half or less
- DC 9916, Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of
- DC 9917, Neoplasm, hard and soft tissue, benign
- DC 9918, Neoplasm, hard and soft tissue, malignant
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