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 |
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English | Need for immunization against diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis with poliomyelitis [DTP + polio] |
French | Nécessité d'une vaccination contre diphtérie-tétanos-coqueluche et poliomyélite [DTCoq+polio] |
Level | Code | Title | |
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1 | XXI | Factors influencing health status and contact with health services | |
2 | Z20-Z29 | Persons with potential health hazards related to communicable diseases | |
3 | Z27 | Need for immunization against combinations of infectious diseases | |
4 | Z27.3 | Need for immunization against diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis with poliomyelitis [DTP + polio] |