ICD-10 Specific code I40.0: Infective myocarditis

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.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Infective myocarditis
Flag for French language  French Myocardite infectieuse

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 IX Diseases of the circulatory system
2 I30-I52 Other forms of heart disease
3 I40 Acute myocarditis
4 I40.0 Infective myocarditis

Indicated medicines

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.