ICD-10 Specific code J22: Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection

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 Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection
Flag for French language  French Infection aiguรซ des voies respiratoires infรฉrieures, sans prรฉcision

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 X Diseases of the respiratory system
2 J20-J22 Other acute lower respiratory infections
3 J22 Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Piperacillin

Piperacillin is a broad-spectrum, semisynthetic penicillin. Piperacillin exerts bactericidal activity by inhibition of both septum and cell-wall synthesis.