M34.1 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of CR(E)ST syndrome for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Terms applicables to M34.1 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to M34.1 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

M34.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about M34.1 ICD 10 code

Scleroderma means hard skin. It is a group of diseases that cause abnormal growth of connective tissue. Connective tissue is the material inside your body that gives your tissues their shape and helps keep them strong. In scleroderma, the tissue gets hard or thick. It can cause swelling or pain in your muscles and joints.

Symptoms of scleroderma include :

  • Calcium deposits in connective tissues
  • Raynaud's phenomenon, a narrowing of blood vessels in the hands or feet
  • Swelling of the esophagus, the tube between your throat and stomach
  • Thick, tight skin on your fingers
  • Red spots on your hands and face

No one knows what causes scleroderma. It is more common in women. It can be mild or severe. Doctors diagnose scleroderma using your medical history, a physical exam, lab tests, and a skin biopsy. There is no cure, but various treatments can control symptoms and complications.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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