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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Transient synovitis |
French
|
Synovite transitoire |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XIII | Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue | |
| 2 | M60-M79 | Soft tissue disorders | |
| 3 | M65-M68 | Disorders of synovium and tendon | |
| 4 | M67 | Other disorders of synovium and tendon | |
| 5 | M67.3 | Transient synovitis |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone |
Triamcinolone acetonide is a more potent derivative of triamcinolone and is approximately 8 times more potent than prednisone. Although the precise mechanism of corticosteroid anti-allergic action is unknown, corticosteroids are very effective in the treatment of allergic diseases in man. Also, local injections are thought to have an anti-inflammatory effect. |
