Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Meningococcal heart disease |
French
|
Cardite à méningocoques |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | A30-A49 | Other bacterial diseases | |
| 3 | A39 | Meningococcal infection | |
| 4 | A39.5 | Meningococcal heart disease |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Minocycline |
Minocycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline. Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. In common with other tetracyclines it is primarily bacteriostatic and has a similar spectrum of activity to other tetracyclines. |
