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
|
Dietary calcium deficiency |
French
|
Carence alimentaire en calcium |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IV | Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases | |
| 2 | E50-E64 | Other nutritional deficiencies | |
| 3 | E58 | Dietary calcium deficiency |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium |
Calcium plays a vital role in the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of organisms and of the cell, particularly in signal transduction pathways. The skeleton acts as a major mineral storage site for the element and releases Ca2+ ions into the bloodstream under controlled conditions. Circulating calcium is either in the free, ionized form or bound to blood proteins such as serum albumin. Although calcium flow to and from the bone is neutral, about 5 mmol is turned over a day. Bone serves as an important storage point for calcium, as it contains 99% of the total body calcium. |
|
| Calcium carbonate |
Calcium carbonate releases, in a pH-dependent manner, calcium ions in the stomach. Calcium carbonate is widely used as antacid and extensively used as a dietary supplement. |
