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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Embolism and thrombosis of iliac artery |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IX | Diseases of the circulatory system | |
| 2 | I70-I79 | Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries | |
| 3 | I74 | Arterial embolism and thrombosis | |
| 4 | I74.5 | Embolism and thrombosis of iliac artery |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Heparin |
Heparin is an anticoagulant and acts by inhibiting thrombin and by potentiating the naturally occurring inhibitors of activated Factor X (Xa). |
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| Lepirudin |
Lepirudin is a recombinant hirudin derived from yeast cells. Lepirudin is a highly specific direct inhibitor of thrombin. Its mode of action is independent of antithrombin III. |
