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 |
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English | Subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidism |
French | Hypothyroïdie par carence inapparente en iode |
Level | Code | Title | |
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1 | IV | Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases | |
2 | E00-E07 | Disorders of thyroid gland | |
3 | E02 | Subclinical iodine-deficiency hypothyroidism |
Active Ingredient | Description | |
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Levothyroxine |
Levothyroxine sodium is used for the treatment of hypothyroidism. The chief action of levothyroxine is to increase the rate of cell metabolism. |