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
|
Zoster [herpes zoster] |
French
|
Zona [herpes zoster] |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | Certain infectious and parasitic diseases | |
| 2 | B00-B09 | Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions | |
| 3 | B02 | Zoster [herpes zoster] |
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| B02.0 | Zoster encephalitis | |
| B02.1 | Zoster meningitis | |
| B02.2 | Zoster with other nervous system involvement | |
| B02.3 | Zoster ocular disease | |
| B02.7 | Disseminated zoster | |
| B02.8 | Zoster with other complications | |
| B02.9 | Zoster without complication |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Aciclovir |
Acyclovir is an antiviral agent with activity against herpes simplex virus and varicella-zoster virus. Acyclovir inhibits the DNA polymerase of the virus, preventing further proliferation. |
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| 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. |
