ICD-10 Specific code B08.1: Molluscum contagiosum

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
Flag for English language  English Molluscum contagiosum
Flag for French language  French Molluscum contagiosum

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
2 B00-B09 Viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions
3 B08 Other viral infections characterized by skin and mucous membrane lesions, not elsewhere classified
4 B08.1 Molluscum contagiosum

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
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.