ICD-10 Specific code J63.1: Bauxite fibrosis (of lung)

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 Bauxite fibrosis (of lung)
Flag for French language  French Fibrose (du poumon) due à la bauxite

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 X Diseases of the respiratory system
2 J60-J70 Lung diseases due to external agents
3 J63 Pneumoconiosis due to other inorganic dusts
4 J63.1 Bauxite fibrosis (of lung)

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Prednisolone

Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid which has anti-inflammatory activity. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems.