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 |
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English
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Acute myringitis |
French
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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 |
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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. |