ICD-10 Specific code H68: Eustachian salpingitis and obstruction
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 |
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English
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Eustachian salpingitis and obstruction |
French
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Salpingite et obstruction de la trompe d'Eustache |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VIII | Codes for special purposes | |
| 2 | H65-H75 | Diseases of middle ear and mastoid | |
| 3 | H68 | Eustachian salpingitis and obstruction |
Contents
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| H68.0 | Eustachian salpingitis | |
| H68.1 | Obstruction of Eustachian tube |
Indicated medicines
| Active Ingredient |
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Cefprozil belongs to a sub-group of beta-lactam antibiotics, cephalosporins. It is bactericidal and acts by inhibiting synthesis of bacterial cell wall. The bactericidal action of cefprozil results from inhibition of cell-wall synthesis. |
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Erythromycin exerts its antimicrobial action by binding to the 50S ribosomal sub-unit of susceptible microorganisms and suppresses protein synthesis. Erythromycin is bacteriostatic and bactericidal depending on its concentration and the type of organism. |