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
|
Other mastoiditis and related conditions |
French
|
Autres mastoïdites et affections apparentées |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIII | Codes for special purposes | |
| 2 | H65-H75 | Diseases of middle ear and mastoid | |
| 3 | H70 | Mastoiditis and related conditions | |
| 4 | H70.8 | Other mastoiditis and related conditions |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin |
Erythromycin exerts its antimicrobial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible microorganisms and suppresses protein synthesis. Erythromycin is bacteriostatic and bactericidal depending on its concentration and the type of organism. |
