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unusual facts about ICD-9-CM Volume 3


Cavernous sinus thrombosis

According to the ICD-9M code, cavernous sinus thrombosis has a mortality rate of less than 20% in areas with access to antibiotics.


Atari Jaguar

The "CatBox" is an unofficial expansion peripheral for the Atari Jaguar released in 1996 by the Rockford, Illinois company ICD.

D28

the ICD-10 code for a benign neoplasm of other and unspecified female genital organs

D33

the ICD-10 code for a benign neoplasm of brain and other parts of central nervous system

D35

the ICD-10 code for a benign neoplasm of other and unspecified endocrine glands

D36

ICD-10 code for a benign neoplasm of other and unspecified sites

D37

the ICD-10 code for a neoplasm of uncertain or unknown behaviour of oral cavity and digestive organs

D38

the ICD-10 code for a neoplasm of uncertain or unknown behaviour of middle ear and respiratory and intrathoracic organs

D40

the ICD-10 code for a neoplasm of uncertain or unknown behaviour of male genital organs

D42

the ICD-10 code for a neoplasm of uncertain or unknown behaviour of meninges

D43

the ICD-10 code for a neoplasm of uncertain or unknown behaviour of brain and central nervous system

D44

the ICD-10 code for a neoplasm of uncertain or unknown behaviour of endocrine glands

D47

the ICD-10 code for the other neoplasms of uncertain or unknown behaviour of lymphoid, haematopoietic and related tissue

D70

Agranulocytosis, an acute condition involving a severe leukopenia (ICD-10 code: D70)

David Shaffer

Shaffer’s contribution to psychiatric classification dates back to 1966, when he collaborated with Sir Michael Rutter to explore the benefits of a multi-axial system for ICD-9.

F14

the ICD-10 code for mental and behavioural disorders due to use of cocaine

F16

the ICD-10 code for mental and behavioural disorders due to use of hallucinogens

F18

the ICD-10 code for mental and behavioural disorders due to use of volatile solvents

F23

the ICD-10 code for acute and transient psychotic disorders

F43

the ICD-10 code for reaction to severe stress, and adjustment disorders

F55

the ICD-10 code for an abuse of non-dependence-producing substances

F59

the ICD-10 code for unspecified behavioural syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors

F61

the ICD-10 code for mixed and other personality disorders

F62

the ICD-10 code for enduring personality changes, not attributable to brain damage and disease

F66

the ICD-10 code for psychological and behavioural disorders associated with sexual development and orientation

F68

the ICD-10 code for other disorders of adult personality and behaviour

F69

the ICD-10 code for unspecified disorder of adult personality and behaviour

F82

the ICD-10 code for specific developmental disorder of motor function

F88

the ICD-10 code for other disorders of psychological development

F94

the ICD-10 code for disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence

F99

the ICD-10 code for mental disorder, not otherwise specified

ICD Freestyle

The ICD Freestyle (abbreviated FS) is an electropneumatic paintball gun, or marker, made by Indian Creek Designs of Nampa, Idaho.

ICECI

It is related to ICD-10 Chapter XX (External causes of morbidity and mortality).

International College of Dentists

For instance, in 2008 Dr. Moriyama, the ICD president, presented recognition plaques to dentists, students and donors in Delhi and Agra.

International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems

International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) is an adaption created by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and used in assigning diagnostic and procedure codes associated with inpatient, outpatient, and physician office utilization in the United States.

Prior to the sixth revision, responsibility for ICD revisions fell to the Mixed Commission, a group composed of representatives from the International Statistical Institute and the Health Organization of the League of Nations.

J16

Pneumonia due to other infectious organisms, not elsewhere classified ICD-10 code

N00

Nephritic syndrome (ICD-10 code), a medical condition with the kidneys

OPCS-4

OPCS-4 is an alphanumeric nomenclature, with a 4 character code system similar to that found in ICD-10.

Sexual fetishism

If a sexual fetish causes significant psychosocial distress for the person or has detrimental effects on important areas of their life, it is diagnosable as a paraphilia in the DSM and the ICD.

Sirsiya

Sirsiya is now known for its Inland Container Depot (ICD) or Dry Port that is very close to the border with India and connected to Raxaul railway junction in India across the border.

The 6 km long metre gauge railway track from Raxaul was converted to broad gauge by the Indian railways to connect Sirsiya Inland Container Depot (ICD) (also known as Birganj Dry Port) that became fully operational in 2005.

Somatization

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) has classified somatoform disorders in the DSM-IV and the World Health Organization (WHO) have classified these in the ICD-10.

Wearable cardioverter defibrillator

In 1986, M. Stephen Heilman and a team of former Intec employees who developed the first implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) founded Lifecor and began development of the WCD.


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