ICD-10 Specific code J85.1: Abscess of lung with pneumonia

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 Abscess of lung with pneumonia
Flag for French language  French Abcรจs du poumon avec pneumopathie

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 X Diseases of the respiratory system
2 J85-J86 Suppurative and necrotic conditions of lower respiratory tract
3 J85 Abscess of lung and mediastinum
4 J85.1 Abscess of lung with pneumonia

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Gentamicin

Gentamicin is usually bactericidal in action. Although the exact mechanism of action has not been fully elucidated, the drug appears to inhibit protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria by irreversibly binding to 30S ribosomal subunits.