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
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Molluscum contagiosum |
French
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Molluscum contagiosum |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | B00-B09 | Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions | |
| 3 | B08 | Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified | |
| 4 | B08.1 | Molluscum contagiosum |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Berdazimer |
Berdazimer is a nitric oxide releasing agent indicated for the topical treatment of molluscum contagiosum. The mechanism of action for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum is unknown. |
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| 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. |
