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
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Rheumatoid lung disease |
French
|
Maladie pulmonaire rhumatoïde (J99.0) |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XIII | Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue | |
| 2 | M05-M14 | Inflammatory polyarthropathies | |
| 3 | M05 | Seropositive rheumatoid arthritis | |
| 4 | M05.1 | Rheumatoid lung disease |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Penicillamine |
Penicillamine is a chelating agent which aids the elimination from the body of certain heavy metal ions, including copper, lead and mercury, by forming stable soluble complexes with them that are readily excreted by the kidney. |
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| Rofecoxib |
Rofecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that exhibits anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities in animal models. The mechanism of action of rofecoxib is believed to be due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, via inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). |
