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.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Abscess of salivary gland |
French
|
Abcès des glandes salivaires |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K00-K14 | Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws | |
| 3 | K11 | Diseases of salivary glands | |
| 4 | K11.3 | Abscess of salivary gland |
| 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. |
