Convalescence

Definition

Convalescence is the period in which the body recovers from a serious illness, injury or surgery.

6 subordinate codes

• QB70Convalescence following chemotherapy
• QB71Convalescence following psychotherapy
• QB72Convalescence following treatment of fracture
• QB73Convalescence following combined treatment
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Reasons for contact with the health services

• QA00-QA0ZContact with health services for purposes of examination or investigation
• QA10-QA1ZContact with health services for counselling
• QA20-QA4ZContact with health services for reasons associated with reproduction
• QA50-QB0ZHealth care related circumstances influencing the episode of care without injury or harm
• QB10-QB1ZFactors related to medical facilities or other health care
• QB20-QB2ZDonors of organs or tissues
• QB30-QB3ZFitting, adjustment or management of devices
• QB40-QB4ZDependence on enabling machines or devices