ICD-10 Specific code B97.8: Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified to other chapters

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 Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified to other chapters
Flag for French language  French Autres virus, cause de maladies classรฉes dans d'autres chapitres

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 I Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
2 B95-B97 Bacterial, viral and other infectious agents
3 B97 Viral agents as the cause of diseases classified to other chapters
4 B97.8 Other viral agents as the cause of diseases classified to other chapters

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.