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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Hypokalaemia |
French
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Hypokaliémie |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IV | Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases | |
| 2 | E70-E90 | Metabolic disorders | |
| 3 | E87 | Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance | |
| 4 | E87.6 | Hypokalaemia |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Potassium chloride |
Potassium plays a vital physiological role in maintenance of normal electrical excitability of nerve and muscle. It is also important in the genesis and correction of imbalances of acid-base metabolism. |
