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
|
Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess |
French
|
Abcès parapharyngé et rétropharyngé |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | Diseases of the respiratory system | |
| 2 | J30-J39 | Other diseases of upper respiratory tract | |
| 3 | J39 | Other diseases of upper respiratory tract | |
| 4 | J39.0 | Retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscess |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Gentamicin |
Gentamicin is usually bactericidal in action. Although the exact mechanism of action has not been fully elucidated, the drug appears to inhibit protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria by irreversibly binding to 30S ribosomal subunits. |
