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
|
Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s) |
French
|
Rupture traumatique de ligaments du doigt au niveau des articulations métacarpo-phalangienne et interphalangienne |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XIX | Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes | |
| 2 | S60-S69 | Injuries to the wrist and hand | |
| 3 | S63 | Dislocation, sprain and strain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level | |
| 4 | S63.4 | Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s) |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone |
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