B12 injections codes.

[Mannequin18]

Hi all, Happy Easter.

Does anyone know about medical coded entries on medical records.

I would like to know what (X70yB) means in conjunction with my B12 injections. I have 1mg/1no of Hydroxocobalamin every 3.months.

But on my records this time I found this coded entry.

The reason I am asking is that I don't think I was given the injection. Usually it stings and hurts for a day. But this time I felt absolutely nothing. And my symptoms are creeping back. Probably paranoia as well.

I have looked on line for help with codes, but didn't get anywhere.

Any help or information please.

[shaws Administrator]

I'd pop over the the HU Pernicious anaemia site and they may have the answer.

healthunlocked.com/pasoc

[Mannequin18 in reply to shaws]

Thank you.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

It doesn't actually mean anything. It is a code which identifies an injection.

snomedbrowser.com/codes/Det...

A human reading your record could read "B12 intra-muscular injection 1000 mcg hydroxocobalamin" and the date without difficulty. But for unambiguous computerised systems, it really does help to have a unique code.

snomedbrowser.com/codes/Det...

The code you quote is a Read code.

snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Det...

And even more detail: bioportal.bioontology.org/o...

The code just identifies an injection!

[Mannequin18 in reply to helvella]

Thank you so much for explaining that.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Mannequin18]

I also agree with shaws, hop over to PAS. Sting and discomfort has been discussed.

[Mannequin18 in reply to helvella]

Thank you, I will.