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
|
Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of other deep vessels of lower extremities |
French
|
Phlébite et thrombophlébite d'autres vaisseaux profonds (des membres inférieurs) |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IX | Diseases of the circulatory system | |
| 2 | I80-I89 | Diseases of veins, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes, not elsewhere classified | |
| 3 | I80 | Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis | |
| 4 | I80.2 | Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of other deep vessels of lower extremities |
| 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). |
