ICD-10 Specific code I68.1: Cerebral arteritis in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

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 Cerebral arteritis in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere
Flag for French language  French Artรฉrite cรฉrรฉbrale au cours de maladies infectieuses et parasitaires

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 IX Diseases of the circulatory system
2 I60-I69 Cerebrovascular diseases
3 I68 Cerebrovascular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
4 I68.1 Cerebral arteritis in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Dihydroergocristine
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.