Diagnosis A09.9 G on the sick leave: That means the code

If your doctor noted the diagnosis A09.9 G on your sick leave, the meaning of the code is not entirely clear to many. Here we explain what the abbreviation A09.9 G is all about.

That means the code A09.9 G on the sick leave

The ICD-10 diagnostic key is created and administered by the World Health Organization. Doctors classify their diagnoses according to the uniform code. The code ICD A09.9 G is also such an abbreviation.

• If you find the code A09.9 on your sick report, you have caught an infectious bowel disease. Specifically, the A09.9 G is "other and unspecified gastroenteritis and colitis of unspecified origin."
• Due to the complaints, you will probably have suspected something similar. However, the code does not show whether the diarrhea is colitis or gastroenteritis.
• Gastroenteritis is a gastrointestinal inflammation that is particularly noticeable with vomiting and diarrhea.
• If you only have diarrhea, this is more likely to indicate colitis.
• Viruses or bacteria are usually the trigger for the disease hidden under code A09.9. For example, if you use the same cutlery or drink from the same cup as an infected person, you can already contract the disease.
• By the way: The letter G in this diagnosis code stands for reliable diagnosis.

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