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
|
Obstetric pyaemic and septic embolism |
French
|
Embolie pyohémique et septique, obstétricale |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XV | Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium | |
| 2 | O85-O92 | Complications predominantly related to the puerperium | |
| 3 | O88 | Obstetric embolism | |
| 4 | O88.3 | Obstetric pyaemic and septic embolism |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Heparin |
Heparin is an anticoagulant and acts by inhibiting thrombin and by potentiating the naturally occurring inhibitors of activated Factor X (Xa). |
|
| Minocycline |
Minocycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline. Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. In common with other tetracyclines it is primarily bacteriostatic and has a similar spectrum of activity to other tetracyclines. |
