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
|
Wegener's granulomatosis |
French
|
Granulomatose de Wegener |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XIII | Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue | |
| 2 | M30-M36 | Systemic connective tissue disorders | |
| 3 | M31 | Other necrotizing vasculopathies | |
| 4 | M31.3 | Wegener's granulomatosis |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclophosphamide |
Cyclophosphamide has been demonstrated to have a cytostatic effect in many tumour types. The active metabolites of cyclophosphamide are alkylating agents which transfer alkyl groups to DNA during the process of cell division, thus preventing normal synthesis of DNA. |
