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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Medical abortion |
French
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Avortement médical |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XV | Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium | |
| 2 | O00-O08 | Pregnancy with abortive outcome | |
| 3 | O04 | Medical abortion |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Mifepristone |
Mifepristone is a synthetic steroid with an antiprogestational action as a result of competition with progesterone at the progesterone receptors. |
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| Misoprostol |
Misoprostol is an analogue of naturally occurring prostaglandin E1 which promotes peptic ulcer healing and symptomatic relief. Misoprostol protects the gastroduodenal mucosa by inhibiting basal, stimulated and nocturnal acid secretion and by reducing the volume of gastric secretions, the proteolytic activity of the gastric fluid, and increasing bicarbonate and mucus secretion. |
