ICD-10 Specific code R18: Ascites
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.
Translations
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
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Ascites |
French
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Ascite |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XVIII | Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified | |
| 2 | R10-R19 | Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen | |
| 3 | R18 | Ascites |
Indicated medicines
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Piretanide |
Piretanide is a loop diuretic for the management of fluid retention and treatment of mild to moderate hypertension. |