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
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Neuromyelitis optica [Devic] |
French
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Neuromyélite optique [Devic] |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VI | Diseases of the nervous system | |
| 2 | G35-G37 | Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system | |
| 3 | G36 | Other acute disseminated demyelination | |
| 4 | G36.0 | Neuromyelitis optica [Devic] |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone |
Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid and a methyl derivative of prednisolone. Methylprednisolone is a potent anti-inflammatory agent with the capacity to profoundly inhibit the immune system. |
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| Satralizumab |
Satralizumab is a recombinant humanised immunoglobuline G2 (IgG2) monoclonal antibody (mAb) that binds to soluble and membrane-bound human IL-6 receptor (IL-6R) and thereby prevents IL-6 downstream signalling through these receptors. |
