Diseases of capillaries (I78)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99)

    • Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79)

      • Diseases of capillaries (I78)

        • I78 - Diseases of capillaries NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • I78.0 - Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia BILLABLE CODE
        • I78.1 - Nevus, non-neoplastic BILLABLE CODE
        • I78.8 - Other diseases of capillaries BILLABLE CODE
        • I78.9 - Disease of capillaries, unspecified BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Diseases of capillaries (I78)

Capillary Leak Syndrome - A condition characterized by recurring episodes of fluid leaking from capillaries into extra-vascular compartments causing hematocrit to rise precipitously. If not treated, generalized vascular leak can lead to generalized EDEMA; SHOCK; cardiovascular collapse; and MULTIPLE ORGAN FAILURE.