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
|
Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess |
French
|
Diverticulose du côlon et de l'intestin grêle, (sans perforation ni abcès) |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K55-K64 | Other diseases of intestines | |
| 3 | K57 | Diverticular disease of intestine | |
| 4 | K57.5 | Diverticular disease of both small and large intestine without perforation or abscess |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Atropine |
Atropine is an antimuscarinic agent which competitively antagonises acetylcholine at postganglionic nerve endings, thus affecting receptors if the exocrine glands, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle and the central nervous system. |
