ICD-10 Specific code E22.1: Hyperprolactinaemia
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
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English
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Hyperprolactinaemia |
French
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Hyperprolactinémie |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
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| 1 | IV | Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases | |
| 2 | E20-E35 | Disorders of other endocrine glands | |
| 3 | E22 | Hyperfunction of pituitary gland | |
| 4 | E22.1 | Hyperprolactinaemia |
Indicated medicines
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Cabergoline is a dopaminergic ergoline derivative endowed with a potent and long-lasting PRL-lowering activity. |
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Quinagolide is a selective dopamine D2-receptor agonist not belonging to the chemical classes of ergot or ergoline compounds. Owing to its dopaminergic action, the drug exerts a strong inhibitory effect on the secretion of the anterior pituitary hormone prolactin, but does not reduce normal levels of other pituitary hormones. |