ICD-10 Specific code H73.0: Acute myringitis

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 Acute myringitis
Flag for French language  French Myringite [tympanite] aiguë

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 VIII Codes for special purposes
2 H65-H75 Diseases of middle ear and mastoid
3 H73 Other disorders of tympanic membrane
4 H73.0 Acute myringitis

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Erythromycin

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.