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
|
Abscess of lung and mediastinum |
French
|
Abcès du poumon et du médiastin |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | Diseases of the respiratory system | |
| 2 | J85-J86 | Suppurative and necrotic conditions of lower respiratory tract | |
| 3 | J85 | Abscess of lung and mediastinum |
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| J85.0 | Gangrene and necrosis of lung | |
| J85.1 | Abscess of lung with pneumonia | |
| J85.2 | Abscess of lung without pneumonia | |
| J85.3 | Abscess of mediastinum |
| 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. |
