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
|
Acute tonsillitis |
French
|
Amygdalite aiguë |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | Diseases of the respiratory system | |
| 2 | J00-J06 | Acute upper respiratory infections | |
| 3 | J03 | Acute tonsillitis |
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| J03.0 | Streptococcal tonsillitis | |
| J03.8 | Acute tonsillitis due to other specified organisms | |
| J03.9 | Acute tonsillitis, unspecified |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceftibuten |
Ceftibuten is a semisynthetic, beta-lactamase-stable, third-generation cephalosporin with antibacterial activity. Ceftibuten binds to and inactivates penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located on the inner membrane of the bacterial cell wall. This results in the weakening of the bacterial cell wall and causes cell lysis. |
|
| Piperacillin |
Piperacillin is a broad-spectrum, semisynthetic penicillin. Piperacillin exerts bactericidal activity by inhibition of both septum and cell-wall synthesis. |
