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 |
|---|---|
English
|
Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection |
French
|
Infection aiguë des voies respiratoires inférieures, sans précision |
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. |