{"data":{"id":"us/38-cfr-appendix-b-to-part-4","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"38 CFR Appendix B to Part 4","heading":"Appendix B to Part 4—Numerical Index of Disabilities","body":"Diagnostic Code No.\nTHE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM\nAcute, Subacute, or Chronic Diseases\n5000 Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic.\n5001 Bones and Joints, tuberculosis.\n5002 Multi-joint arthritis (except post-traumatic and gout), 2 or more joints, as an active process.\n5003 Degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic.\n5004 Arthritis, gonorrheal.\n5005 Arthritis, pneumococcic.\n5006 Arthritis, typhoid.\n5007 Arthritis, syphilitic.\n5008 Arthritis, streptococcic.\n5009 Other specified forms of arthropathy (excluding gout).\n5010 Post-traumatic arthritis.\n5011 Decompression illness.\n5012 Bones, neoplasm, malignant, primary or secondary.\n5013 Osteoporosis, residuals of.\n5014 Osteomalacia, residuals of.\n5015 Bones, neoplasm, benign.\n5016 Osteitis deformans.\n5017 Gout.\n5018 [Removed]\n5019 Bursitis.\n5020 [Removed]\n5021 Myositis.\n5022 [Removed]\n5023 Heterotopic ossification.\n5024 Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, tendinosis or tendinopathy.\n5025 Fibromyalgia.\nProsthetic Implants\n5051 Shoulder replacement (prosthesis).\n5052 Elbow replacement (prosthesis).\n5053 Wrist replacement (prosthesis).\n5054 Hip, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis).\n5055 Knee, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis).\n5056 Ankle replacement (prosthesis).\nCombination of Disabilities\n5104 Anatomical loss of one hand and loss of use of one foot.\n5105 Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand.\n5106 Anatomical loss of both hands.\n5107 Anatomical loss of both feet.\n5108 Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot.\n5109 Loss of use of both hands.\n5110 Loss of use of both feet.\n5111 Loss of use of one hand and one foot.\nAmputations: Upper Extremity\nArm amputation of:\n5120 Complete amputation, upper extremity.\n5121 Above insertion of deltoid.\n5122 Below insertion of deltoid.\nForearm amputation of:\n5123 Above insertion of pronator teres.\n5124 Below insertion of pronator teres.\n5125 Hand, loss of use of.\nMultiple Finger Amputations\n5126 Five digits of one hand.\nFour digits of one hand:\n5127 Thumb, index, long and ring.\n5128 Thumb, index, long and little.\n5129 Thumb, index, ring and little.\n5130 Thumb, long, ring and little.\n5131 Index, long, ring and little.\nThree digits of one hand:\n5132 Thumb, index and long.\n5133 Thumb, index and ring.\n5134 Thumb, index and little.\n5135 Thumb, long and ring.\n5136 Thumb, long and little.\n5137 Thumb, ring and little.\n5138 Index, long and ring.\n5139 Index, long and little.\n5140 Index, ring and little.\n5141 Long, ring and little.\nTwo digits of one hand:\n5142 Thumb and index.\n5143 Thumb and long.\n5144 Thumb and ring.\n5145 Thumb and little.\n5146 Index and long.\n5147 Index and ring.\n5148 Index and little.\n5149 Long and ring.\n5150 Long and little.\n5151 Ring and little.\nSingle finger:\n5152 Thumb.\n5153 Index finger.\n5154 Long finger.\n5155 Ring finger.\n5156 Little finger.\nAmputations: Lower Extremity\nThigh amputation of:\n5160 Complete amputation, lower extremity.\n5161 Upper third.\n5162 Middle or lower thirds.\nLeg amputation of:\n5163 With defective stump.\n5164 Not improvable by prosthesis controlled by natural knee action.\n5165 At a lower level, permitting prosthesis.\n5166 Forefoot, proximal to metatarsal bones.\n5167 Foot, loss of use of.\n5170 Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss.\n5171 Toe, great.\n5172 Toes, other than great, with removal of metatarsal head.\n5173 Toes, three or more, without metatarsal involvement.\nShoulder and Arm\n5200 Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis.\n5201 Arm, limitation of motion.\n5202 Humerus, other impairment.\n5203 Clavicle or scapula, impairment.\nElbow and Forearm\n5205 Elbow, ankylosis.\n5206 Forearm, limitation of flexion.\n5207 Forearm, limitation of extension.\n5208 Forearm, flexion limited.\n5209 Elbow, other impairment.\n5210 Radius and ulna, nonunion.\n5211 Ulna, impairment.\n5212 Radius, impairment.\n5213 Supination and pronation, impairment.\nWrist\n5214 Wrist, ankylosis.\n5215 Wrist, limitation of motion.\nLimitation of Motion\nMultiple Digits: Unfavorable Ankylosis:\n5216 Five digits of one hand.\n5217 Four digits of one hand.\n5218 Three digits of one hand.\n5219 Two digits of one hand.\nMultiple Digits: Favorable Ankylosis:\n5220 Five digits of one hand.\n5221 Four digits of one hand.\n5222 Three digits of one hand.\n5223 Two digits of one hand.\nAnkylosis of Individual Digits:\n5224 Thumb.\n5225 Index finger.\n5226 Long finger.\n5227 Ring or little finger.\nLimitation of Motion of Individual Digits:\n5228 Thumb.\n5229 Index or long finger.\n5230 Ring or little finger.\nSpine\n5235 Vertebral fracture or dislocation.\n5236 Sacroiliac injury and weakness.\n5237 Lumbosacral or cervical strain.\n5238 Spinal stenosis.\n5239 Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability.\n5240 Ankylosing spondylitis.\n5241 Spinal fusion.\n5242 Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010).\n5243 Intervertebral disc syndrome.\n5244 Traumatic paralysis, complete.\nHip and Thigh\n5250 Hip, ankylosis.\n5251 Thigh, limitation of extension.\n5252 Thigh, limitation of flexion.\n5253 Thigh, impairment.\n5254 Hip, flail joint.\n5255 Femur, impairment.\nKnee and Leg\n5256 Knee, ankylosis.\n5257 Knee, other impairment.\n5258 Cartilage, semilunar, dislocated.\n5259 Cartilage, semilunar, removal.\n5260 Leg, limitation of flexion.\n5261 Leg, limitation of extension.\n5262 Tibia and fibula, impairment.\n5263 Genu recurvatum.\nAnkle\n5270 Ankle, ankylosis.\n5271 Ankle, limited motion.\n5272 Subastragalar or tarsal joint, ankylosis.\n5273 Os calcis or astragalus, malunion.\n5274 Astragalectomy.\nShortening of the Lower Extremity\n5275 Bones, of the lower extremity\nThe Foot\n5269 Plantar fasciitis.\n5276 Flatfoot, acquired.\n5277 Weak foot, bilateral.\n5278 Claw foot (pes cavus), acquired.\n5279 Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease).\n5280 Hallux valgus.\n5281 Hallux rigidus.\n5282 Hammer toe.\n5283 Tarsal or metatarsal bones.\n5284 Foot injuries, other.\nThe Skull\n5296 Loss of part of.\nThe Ribs\n5297 Removal of.\nThe Coccyx\n5298 Removal of.\nMUSCLE INJURIES\nShoulder Girdle and Arm\n5301 Group I Function: Upward rotation of scapula.\n5302 Group II Function: Depression of arm.\n5303 Group III Function: Elevation and abduction of arm.\n5304 Group IV Function: Stabilization of shoulder.\n5305 Group V Function: Elbow supination.\n5306 Group VI Function: Extension of elbow.\nForearm and Hand\n5307 Group VII Function: Flexion of wrist and fingers.\n5308 Group VIII Function: Extension of wrist, fingers, thumb.\n5309 Group IX Function: Forearm muscles.\nFoot and Leg\n5310 Group X Function: Movement of forefoot and toes.\n5311 Group XI Function: Propulsion of foot.\n5312 Group XII Function: Dorsiflexion.\nPelvic Girdle and Thigh\n5313 Group XIII Function: Extension of hip and flexion of knee.\n5314 Group XIV Function: Extension of knee.\n5315 Group XV Function: Adduction of hip.\n5316 Group XVI Function: Flexion of hip.\n5317 Group XVII Function: Extension of hip.\n5318 Group XVIII Function: Outward rotation of thigh.\nTorso and Neck\n5319 Group XIX Function: Abdominal wall and lower thorax.\n5320 Group XX Function: Postural support of body.\n5321 Group XXI Function: Respiration.\n5322 Group XXII Function: Rotary and forward movements, head.\n5323 Group XXIII Function: Movements of head.\nMiscellaneous\n5324 Diaphragm, rupture.\n5325 Muscle injury, facial muscles.\n5326 Muscle hernia.\n5327 Muscle, neoplasm of, malignant.\n5328 Muscle, neoplasm of, benign.\n5329 Sarcoma, soft tissue.\n5330 Rhabdomyolysis, residuals of.\n5331 Compartment syndrome.\nTHE EYE\nDiseases of the Eye\n6000 Choroidopathy, including uveitis, iritis, cyclitis, or choroiditis.\n6001 Keratopathy.\n6002 Scleritis.\n6003 Iritis.\n6004 Cyclitis.\n6005 Choroiditis.\n6006 Retinopathy or maculopathy not otherwise specified.\n6007 Intraocular hemorrhage.\n6008 Detachment of retina.\n6009 Unhealed eye injury.\n6010 Tuberculosis of eye.\n6011 Retinal scars, atrophy, or irregularities.\n6012 Angle-closure glaucoma.\n6013 Open-angle glaucoma.\n6014 Malignant neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin).\n6015 Benign neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin).\n6016 Nystagmus, central.\n6017 Conjunctivitis, trachomatous, chronic.\n6018 Conjunctivitis, other, chronic.\n6019 Ptosis unilateral or bilateral.\n6020 Ectropion.\n6021 Entropion.\n6022 Lagophthalmos.\n6023 Eyebrows, loss.\n6024 Eyelashes, loss.\n6025 Disorders of the lacrimal apparatus (epiphora, dacrocystitis, etc.).\n6026 Optic neuropathy.\n6027 Cataract.\n6028 Cataract, senile, and others.\n6029 Aphakia.\n6030 Accommodation, paralysis.\n6031 Dacryocystitis.\n6032 Eyelids, loss of portion.\n6033 Lens, crystalline, dislocation.\n6034 Pterygium.\n6035 Keratoconus.\n6036 Status post corneal transplant.\n6040 Diabetic retinopathy.\n6042 Retinal dystrophy (including retinitis pigmentosa, wet or dry macular degeneration, early-onset macular degeneration, rod and/or cone dystrophy).\n6046 Post-chiasmal disorders.\nImpairment of Central Visual Acuity\n6061 Anatomical loss both eyes.\n6062 Blindness, both eyes, only light perception.\nAnatomical loss of 1 eye:\n6063 Other eye 5/200 (1.5/60).\n6064 Other eye 10/200 (3/60).\n6064 Other eye 15/200 (4.5/60).\n6064 Other eye 20/200 (6/60).\n6065 Other eye 20/100 (6/30).\n6065 Other eye 20/70 (6/21).\n6065 Other eye 20/50 (6/15).\n6066 Other eye 20/40 (6/12).\nBlindness in 1 eye, only light perception:\n6067 Other eye 5/200 (1.5/60).\n6068 Other eye 10/200 (3/60).\n6068 Other eye 15/200 (4.5/60).\n6068 Other eye 20/200 (6/60).\n6069 Other eye 20/100 (6/30).\n6069 Other eye 20/70 (6/21).\n6069 Other eye 20/50 (6/15).\n6070 Other eye 20/40 (6/12).\nVision in 1 eye 5/200 (1.5/60):\n6071 Other eye 5/200 (1.5/60).\n6072 Other eye 10/200 (3/60).\n6072 Other eye 15/200 (4.5/60).\n6072 Other eye 20/200 (6/60).\n6073 Other eye 20/100 (6/30).\n6073 Other eye 20/70 (6/21).\n6073 Other eye 20/50 (6/15).\n6074 Other eye 20/40 (6/12).\nVision in 1 eye 10/200 (3/60):\n6075 Other eye 10/200 (3/60).\n6075 Other eye 15/200 (4.5/60).\n6075 Other eye 20/200 (6/60).\n6076 Other eye 20/100 (6/30).\n6076 Other eye 20/70 (6/21).\n6076 Other eye 20/50 (6/15).\n6077 Other eye 20/40 (6/12).\nVision in 1 eye 15/200 (4.5/60):\n6075 Other eye 15/200 (4.5/60).\n6075 Other eye 20/200 (6/60).\n6076 Other eye 20/100 (6/30).\n6076 Other eye 20/70 (6/21).\n6076 Other eye 20/50 (6/15).\n6077 Other eye 20/40 (6/12).\nVision in 1 eye 20/200 (6/60):\n6075 Other eye 20/200 (6/60).\n6076 Other eye 20/100 (6/30).\n6076 Other eye 20/70 (6/21).\n6076 Other eye 20/50 (6/15).\n6077 Other eye 20/40 (6/12).\nVision in 1 eye 20/100 (6/30):\n6078 Other eye 20/100 (6/30).\n6078 Other eye 20/70 (6/21).\n6078 Other eye 20/50 (6/15).\n6079 Other eye 20/40 (6/12).\nVision in 1 eye 20/70 (6/21):\n6078 Other eye 20/70 (6/21).\n6078 Other eye 20/50 (6/15).\n6079 Other eye 20/40 (6/12).\nVision in 1 eye 20/50 (6/15):\n6078 Other eye 20/50 (6/15).\n6079 Other eye 20/40 (6/12).\nImpairment of Field Vision:\n6080 Field vision, impairment.\n6081 Scotoma.\nImpairment of Muscle Function:\n6090 Diplopia.\n6091 Symblepharon.\n6092 Diplopia, limited muscle function.\nTHE EAR\n6200 Chronic suppurative otitis media.\n6201 Chronic nonsuppurative otitis media.\n6202 Otosclerosis.\n6204 Peripheral vestibular disorders.\n6205 Meniere's syndrome.\n6207 Loss of auricle.\n6208 Malignant neoplasm.\n6209 Benign neoplasm.\n6210 Chronic otitis externa.\n6211 Tympanic membrane.\n6260 Tinnitus, recurrent.\nOTHER SENSE ORGANS\n6275 Smell, complete loss.\n6276 Taste, complete loss.\nINFECTIOUS DISEASES, IMMUNE DISORDERS AND NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES\n6300 Vibriosis (Cholera, Non-cholera).\n6301 Visceral Leishmaniasis.\n6302 Leprosy (Hansen's Disease).\n6304 Malaria.\n6305 Lymphatic filariasis, to include elephantiasis.\n6306 Bartonellosis.\n6307 Plague.\n6308 Relapsing fever.\n6309 Rheumatic fever.\n6310 Syphilis.\n6311 Tuberculosis, miliary.\n6312 Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infection.\n6313 Avitaminosis.\n6314 Beriberi.\n6315 Pellagra.\n6316 Brucellosis.\n6317 Rickettsial, ehrlichia, and anaplasma infections.\n6318 Melioidosis.\n6319 Lyme disease.\n6320 Parasitic diseases.\n6325 Hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated strongyloidiasis.\n6326 Schistosomiasis.\n6329 Hemorrhagic fevers, including dengue, yellow fever, and others.\n6330 Campylobacter jejuni infection.\n6331 Coxiella burnetii infection (Q Fever).\n6333 Nontyphoid salmonella infections.\n6334 Shigella infections.\n6335 West Nile virus infection.\n6350 Lupus erythematosus.\n6351 HIV-Related Illness.\n6354 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).\nTHE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM\nNose and Throat\n6502 Septum, nasal, deviation.\n6504 Nose, loss of part of, or scars.\n6510 Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic.\n6511 Sinusitis, ethmoid, chronic.\n6512 Sinusitis, frontal, chronic.\n6513 Sinusitis, maxillary, chronic.\n6514 Sinusitis, sphenoid, chronic.\n6515 Laryngitis, tuberculous.\n6516 Laryngitis, chronic.\n6518 Laryngectomy, total.\n6519 Aphonia, complete organic.\n6520 Larynx, stenosis of.\n6521 Pharynx, injuries to.\n6522 Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis.\n6523 Bacterial rhinitis.\n6524 Granulomatous rhinitis.\nTrachea and Bronchi\n6600 Bronchitis, chronic.\n6601 Bronchiectasis.\n6602 Asthma, bronchial.\n6603 Emphysema, pulmonary.\n6604 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.\nLungs and Pleura Tuberculosis\nRatings for Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Chronic) Entitled on August 19, 1968:\n6701 Active, far advanced.\n6702 Active, moderately advanced.\n6703 Active, minimal.\n6704 Active, advancement unspecified.\n6721 Inactive, far advanced.\n6722 Inactive, moderately advanced.\n6723 Inactive, minimal.\n6724 Inactive, advancement unspecified.\nRatings for Pulmonary Tuberculosis Initially Evaluated After August 19, 1968:\n6730 Chronic, active.\n6731 Chronic, inactive.\n6732 Pleurisy, active or inactive.\nNontuberculous Diseases\n6817 Pulmonary Vascular Disease.\n6819 Neoplasms, malignant.\n6820 Neoplasms, benign.\nBacterial Infections of the Lung\n6822 Actinomycosis.\n6823 Nocardiosis.\n6824 Chronic lung abscess.\nInterstitial Lung Disease\n6825 Fibrosis of lung, diffuse interstitial.\n6826 Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis.\n6827 Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.\n6828 Eosinophilic granuloma.\n6829 Drug-induced, pneumonitis \u0026 fibrosis.\n6830 Radiation-induced, pneumonitis \u0026 fibrosis.\n6831 Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.\n6832 Pneumoconiosis.\n6833 Asbestosis.\nMycotic Lung Disease\n6834 Histoplasmosis.\n6835 Coccidioidomycosis.\n6836 Blastomycosis.\n6837 Cryptococcosis.\n6838 Aspergillosis.\n6839 Mucormycosis.\nRestrictive Lung Disease\n6840 Diaphragm paralysis or paresis.\n6841 Spinal cord injury with respiratory insufficiency.\n6842 Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum/carinatum.\n6843 Traumatic chest wall defect.\n6844 Post-surgical residual.\n6845 Pleural effusion or fibrosis.\n6846 Sarcoidosis.\n6847 Sleep Apnea Syndromes.\nTHE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM\nDiseases of the Heart\n7000 Valvular heart disease.\n7001 Endocarditis.\n7002 Pericarditis.\n7003 Pericardial adhesions.\n7004 Syphilitic heart disease.\n7005 Arteriosclerotic heart disease.\n7006 Myocardial infarction.\n7007 Hypertensive heart disease.\n7008 Hyperthyroid heart disease.\n7009 Bradycardia (Bradyarrhythmia), symptomatic, requiring permanent pacemaker implantation.\n7010 Supraventricular tachycardia.\n7011 Ventricular arrhythmias.\n7015 Atrioventricular block.\n7016 Heart valve replacement.\n7017 Coronary bypass surgery.\n7018 Implantable cardiac pacemakers.\n7019 Cardiac transplantation.\n7020 Cardiomyopathy.\nDiseases of the Arteries and Veins\n7101 Hypertensive vascular disease.\n7110 Aortic aneurysm: ascending, thoracic, abdominal.\n7111 Aneurysm, large artery.\n7112 Aneurysm, small artery.\n7113 Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic.\n7114 Peripheral arterial disease.\n7115 Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's Disease).\n7117 Raynaud's syndrome (secondary Raynaud's phenomenon, secondary Raynaud's).\n7118 Angioneurotic edema.\n7119 Erythromelalgia.\n7120 Varicose veins.\n7121 Post-phlebitic syndrome.\n7122 Cold injury residuals.\n7123 Soft tissue sarcoma.\n7124 Raynaud's disease (primary Raynaud's).\nThe Digestive System\n7200 Soft tissue injury of the mouth, other than tongue or lips.\n7201 Lips, injuries.\n7202 Tongue, loss of whole or part.\n7203 Esophagus, stricture.\n7204 Esophageal motility disorder.\n7205 Esophagus, diverticulum.\n7206 Gastroesophageal reflux disease.\n7207 Barrett's esophagus.\n7301 Peritoneum, adhesions of, due to surgery, trauma, or infection.\n7303 Chronic complications of upper gastrointestinal surgery.\n7304 Peptic ulcer disease.\n7305 [Removed].\n7306 [Removed].\n7307 Gastritis, chronic.\n7308 Postgastrectomy syndromes.\n7309 Stomach, stenosis.\n7310 Stomach, injury of, residuals.\n7311 Liver, injury of, residuals.\n7312 Cirrhosis of the liver.\n7314 Chronic biliary tract disease.\n7315 Cholelithiasis, chronic.\n7316 [Removed].\n7317 Gallbladder, injury of.\n7318 Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), complications of (such as strictures and biliary leaks).\n7319 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).\n7321 [Removed].\n7322 [Removed].\n7323 Colitis, ulcerative.\n7324 [Removed].\n7325 Enteritis, chronic.\n7326 Crohn's disease or undifferentiated form of inflammatory bowel disease.\n7327 Diverticulitis and diverticulosis.\n7328 Intestine, small, resection of.\n7329 Intestine, large, resection.\n7330 Intestinal fistulous diseases, external.\n7331 Peritonitis.\n7332 Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter control.\n7333 Rectum \u0026 anus, stricture.\n7334 Rectum, prolapse.\n7335 Ano, fistula in, including anorectal fistula, anorectal abscess.\n7336 Hemorrhoids, external or internal.\n7337 Pruritus ani (anal itching).\n7338 Hernia, including femoral, inguinal, umbilical, ventral, incisional, and other (but not including hiatal).\n7339 [Removed].\n7340 [Removed].\n7342 Visceroptosis.\n7343 Neoplasms, malignant.\n7344 Benign neoplasms, exclusive of skin growths.\n7345 Chronic liver disease without cirrhosis.\n7346 Hiatal hernia and paraesophageal hernia.\n7347 Pancreatitis, chronic.\n7348 Vagotomy with pyloroplasty or gastroenterostomy.\n7350 Liver abscess.\n7351 Liver transplant.\n7352 Pancreas transplant.\n7354 Hepatitis C (or non-A, non-B hepatitis).\n7355 Celiac disease.\n7356 Gastrointestinal dysmotility syndrome.\n7357 Post pancreatectomy syndrome.\nTHE GENITOURINARY SYSTEM\n7500 Kidney, removal.\n7501 Kidney, abscess.\n7502 Nephritis, chronic.\n7504 Pyelonephritis, chronic.\n7505 Kidney, tuberculosis.\n7507 Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar.\n7508 Nephrolithiasis/Ureterolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis.\n7509 Hydronephrosis.\n7511 Ureter, stricture.\n7512 Cystitis, chronic.\n7515 Bladder, calculus.\n7516 Bladder, fistula.\n7517 Bladder, injury.\n7518 Urethra, stricture.\n7519 Urethra, fistula.\n7520 Penis, removal of half or more.\n7521 Penis, removal of glans.\n7522 Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity.\n7523 Testis, atrophy, complete.\n7524 Testis, removal.\n7525 Prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis, orchitis (unilateral or bilateral), chronic only.\n7527 Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy, postoperative residuals, bladder outlet obstruction.\n7528 Malignant neoplasms.\n7529 Benign neoplasms.\n7530 Renal disease, chronic.\n7531 Kidney transplant.\n7532 Renal tubular disorders.\n7533 Cystic diseases of the kidneys.\n7534 Atherosclerotic renal disease (renal artery stenosis, atheroembolic renal disease, or large vessel disease, unspecified).\n7535 Toxic nephropathy.\n7536 Glomerulonephritis.\n7537 Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism.\n7538 Papillary necrosis.\n7539 Renal amyloid disease.\n7540 Disseminated intravascular coagulation.\n7541 Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus type I or II.\n7542 Neurogenic bladder.\n7543 Varicocele/Hydrocele.\n7544 Renal disease caused by viral infection such as HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C.\n7545 Bladder, diverticulum of.\nGYNECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND DISORDERS OF THE BREAST\n7610 Vulva or clitoris, disease or injury of (including vulvovaginitis).\n7611 Vagina, disease or injury.\n7612 Cervix, disease or injury.\n7613 Uterus, disease or injury.\n7614 Fallopian tube, disease or injury.\n7615 Ovary, disease or injury.\n7617 Uterus and both ovaries, removal.\n7618 Uterus, removal.\n7619 Ovary, removal.\n7620 Ovaries, atrophy of both.\n7621 Complete or incomplete pelvic organ prolapse due to injury or disease or surgical complications of pregnancy.\n7624 Fistula, rectovaginal.\n7625 Fistula, urethrovaginal.\n7626 Breast, surgery.\n7627 Malignant neoplasms of gynecological system.\n7628 Benign neoplasms of gynecological system.\n7629 Endometriosis.\n7630 Malignant neoplasms of the breast.\n7631 Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast.\n7632 Female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD).\nThe Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems\n7700 [Removed]\n7702 Agranulocytosis, acquired.\n7703 Leukemia.\n7704 Polycythemia vera.\n7705 Immune thrombocytopenia.\n7706 Splenectomy.\n7707 Spleen, injury of, healed.\n7709 Hodgkin's lymphoma.\n7710 Adenitis, tuberculous.\n7712 Multiple myeloma\n7714 Sickle cell anemia.\n7715 Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.\n7716 Aplastic anemia.\n7717 AL amyloidosis (primary amyloidosis).\n7718 Essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis.\n7719 Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) (chronic myeloid leukemia or chronic granulocytic leukemia).\n7720 Iron deficiency anemia.\n7721 Folic acid deficiency.\n7722 Pernicious anemia and Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia.\n7723 Acquired hemolytic anemia.\n7724 Solitary plasmacytoma.\n7725 Myelodysplastic syndromes.\nTHE SKIN\n7800 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.\n7801 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.\n7802 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.\n7804 Scar(s), unstable or painful.\n7805 Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804.\n7806 Dermatitis or eczema.\n7807 Leishmaniasis, American (New World).\n7808 Leishmaniasis, Old World.\n7809 Discoid lupus erythematosus.\n7811 Tuberculosis luposa (lupus vulgaris).\n7813 Dermatophytosis.\n7815 Bullous disorders.\n7816 Psoriasis.\n7817 Erythroderma.\n7818 Malignant skin neoplasms.\n7819 Benign skin neoplasms.\n7820 Infections of the skin.\n7821 Cutaneous manifestations of collagen-vascular diseases not listed elsewhere.\n7822 Papulosquamous disorders not listed elsewhere.\n7823 Vitiligo.\n7824 Keratinization, diseases.\n7825 Chronic urticaria.\n7826 Vasculitis, primary cutaneous.\n7827 Erythema multiforme.\n7828 Acne.\n7829 Chloracne.\n7830 Scarring alopecia.\n7831 Alopecia areata.\n7832 Hyperhidrosis.\n7833 Malignant melanoma.\nTHE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM\n7900 Hyperthyroidism, including, but not limited to, Graves' disease.\n7901 Thyroid enlargement, toxic.\n7902 Thyroid enlargement, nontoxic.\n7903 Hypothyroidism.\n7904 Hyperparathyroidism.\n7905 Hypoparathyroidism.\n7906 Thyroiditis.\n7907 Cushing's syndrome.\n7908 Acromegaly.\n7909 Diabetes insipidus.\n7911 Addison's disease (adrenocortical insufficiency).\n7912 Polyglandular syndrome (multiple endocrine neoplasia, autoimmune polyglandular syndrome).\n7913 Diabetes mellitus.\n7914 Malignant neoplasm.\n7915 Benign neoplasm.\n7916 Hyperpituitarism.\n7917 Hyperaldosteronism.\n7918 Pheochromocytoma.\n7919 C-cell hyperplasia, thyroid.\nNEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND CONVULSIVE DISORDERS\nOrganic Diseases of the Central Nervous System\n8000 Encephalitis, epidemic, chronic.\nBrain, New Growth of\n8002 Malignant.\n8003 Benign.\n8004 Paralysis agitans.\n8005 Bulbar palsy.\n8007 Brain, vessels, embolism.\n8008 Brain, vessels, thrombosis.\n8009 Brain, vessels, hemorrhage.\n8010 Myelitis.\n8011 Poliomyelitis, anterior.\n8012 Hematomyelia.\n8013 Syphilis, cerebrospinal.\n8014 Syphilis, meningovascular.\n8015 Tabes dorsalis.\n8017 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.\n8018 Multiple sclerosis.\n8019 Meningitis, cerebrospinal, epidemic.\n8020 Brain, abscess.\nSpinal Cord, New Growths\n8021 Malignant.\n8022 Benign.\n8023 Progressive muscular atrophy.\n8024 Syringomyelia.\n8025 Myasthenia gravis.\n8045 Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI).\n8046 Cerebral arteriosclerosis.\nMiscellaneous Diseases\n8100 Migraine\n8103 Tic, convulsive.\n8104 Paramyoclonus multiplex.\n8105 Chorea, Sydenham's.\n8106 Chorea, Huntington's.\n8107 Athetosis, acquired.\n8108 Narcolepsy.\nThe Cranial Nerves\n8205 Fifth (trigeminal), paralysis.\n8207 Seventh (facial), paralysis.\n8209 Ninth (glossopharyngeal), paralysis.\n8210 Tenth (pneumogastric, vagus), paralysis.\n8211 Eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch), paralysis.\n8212 Twelfth (hypoglossal), paralysis.\n8305 Neuritis, fifth cranial nerve.\n8307 Neuritis, seventh cranial nerve.\n8309 Neuritis, ninth cranial nerve.\n8310 Neuritis, tenth cranial nerve.\n8311 Neuritis, eleventh cranial nerve.\n8312 Neuritis, twelfth cranial nerve.\n8405 Neuralgia, fifth cranial nerve.\n8407 Neuralgia, seventh cranial nerve.\n8409 Neuralgia, ninth cranial nerve.\n8410 Neuralgia, tenth cranial nerve.\n8411 Neuralgia, eleventh cranial nerve.\n8412 Neuralgia, twelfth cranial nerve.\nPeripheral Nerves\n8510 Upper radicular group, paralysis.\n8511 Middle radicular group, paralysis.\n8512 Lower radicular group, paralysis.\n8513 All radicular groups, paralysis.\n8514 Musculospiral nerve (radial), paralysis.\n8515 Median nerve, paralysis.\n8516 Ulnar nerve, paralysis.\n8517 Musculocutaneous nerve, paralysis.\n8518 Circumflex nerve, paralysis.\n8519 Long thoracic nerve, paralysis.\n8520 Sciatic nerve, paralysis.\n8521 External popliteal nerve (common peroneal), paralysis.\n8522 Musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal), paralysis.\n8523 Anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal), paralysis.\n8524 Internal popliteal nerve (tibial), paralysis.\n8525 Posterior tibial nerve, paralysis.\n8526 Anterior crural nerve (femoral), paralysis.\n8527 Internal saphenous nerve, paralysis.\n8528 Obturator nerve, paralysis.\n8529 External cutaneous nerve of thigh, paralysis.\n8530 Ilio-inguinal nerve, paralysis.\n8540 Soft-tissue sarcoma (Neurogenic origin).\n8610 Neuritis, upper radicular group.\n8611 Neuritis, middle radicular group.\n8612 Neuritis, lower radicular group.\n8613 Neuritis, all radicular group.\n8614 Neuritis, musculospiral (radial) nerve.\n8615 Neuritis, median nerve.\n8616 Neuritis, ulnar nerve.\n8617 Neuritis, musculocutaneous nerve.\n8618 Neuritis, circumflex nerve.\n8619 Neuritis, long thoracic nerve.\n8620 Neuritis, sciatic nerve.\n8621 Neuritis, external popliteal (common peroneal) nerve.\n8622 Neuritis, musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal) nerve.\n8623 Neuritis, anterior tibial (deep peroneal) nerve.\n8624 Neuritis, internal popliteal (tibial) nerve.\n8625 Neuritis, posterior tibial nerve.\n8626 Neuritis, anterior crural (femoral) nerve.\n8627 Neuritis, internal saphenous nerve.\n8628 Neuritis, obturator nerve.\n8629 Neuritis, external cutaneous nerve of thigh.\n8630 Neuritis, ilio-inguinal nerve.\n8710 Neuralgia, upper radicular group.\n8711 Neuralgia, middle radicular group.\n8712 Neuralgia, lower radicular group.\n8713 Neuralgia, all radicular groups.\n8714 Neuralgia, musculospiral nerve (radial).\n8715 Neuralgia, median nerve.\n8716 Neuralgia, ulnar nerve.\n8717 Neuralgia, musculocutaneous nerve.\n8718 Neuralgia, circumflex nerve.\n8719 Neuralgia, long thoracic nerve.\n8720 Neuralgia, sciatic nerve.\n8721 Neuralgia, external popliteal nerve (common peroneal).\n8722 Neuralgia, musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal).\n8723 Neuralgia, anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal).\n8724 Neuralgia, internal popliteal nerve (tibial).\n8725 Neuralgia, posterior tibial nerve.\n8726 Neuralgia, anterior crural nerve (femoral).\n8727 Neuralgia, internal saphenous nerve.\n8728 Neuralgia, obturator nerve.\n8729 Neuralgia, external cutaneous nerve of thigh.\n8730 Neuralgia, ilio-inguinal nerve.\nThe Epilepsies\n8910 Grand mal.\n8911 Petit mal.\n8912 Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory.\n8913 Diencephalic.\n8914 Psychomotor.\nMental Disorders\n9201 Schizophrenia.\n9208 Delusional disorder.\n9210 Other specified and unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders.\n9211 Schizoaffective Disorder.\n9300 Delirium.\n9301 Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to HIV or other infections.\n9304 Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to traumatic brain injury.\n9305 Major or mild vascular neurocognitive disorder.\n9310 Unspecified neurocognitive disorder.\n9312 Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.\n9326 Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to another medical condition or substance/medication-induced major or mild neurocognitive disorder.\n9400 Generalized anxiety disorder.\n9403 Specific phobia; social anxiety disorder (social phobia).\n9404 Obsessive compulsive disorder.\n9410 Other specified anxiety disorder.\n9411 Posttraumatic stress disorder.\n9412 Panic disorder and/or agoraphobia.\n9413 Unspecified anxiety disorder.\n9416 Dissociative amnesia; dissociative identity disorder.\n9417 Depersonalization/derealization disorder.\n9421 Somatic symptom disorder.\n9422 Other specified somatic symptom and related disorder.\n9423 Unspecified somatic symptom and related disorder.\n9424 Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder).\n9425 Illness anxiety disorder.\n9431 Cyclothymic disorder.\n9432 Bipolar disorder.\n9433 Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia).\n9434 Major depressive disorder.\n9435 Unspecified depressive disorder.\n9440 Chronic adjustment disorder.\n9520 Anorexia nervosa.\n9521 Bulimia nervosa.\nDENTAL AND ORAL CONDITIONS\n9900 Maxilla or mandible, chronic osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis, or osteoradionecrosis of.\n9901 Mandible, loss of, complete.\n9902 Mandible loss of, including ramus, unilaterally or bilaterally.\n9903 Mandible, nonunion of, confirmed by diagnostic imaging studies.\n9904 Mandible, malunion.\n9905 Temporomandibular disorder (TMD).\n9908 Condyloid process.\n9909 Coronoid process.\n9911 Hard palate, loss of.\n9913 Teeth, loss of.\n9914 Maxilla, loss of more than half.\n9915 Maxilla, 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