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
|
Cellulitis and abscess of mouth |
French
|
Phlegmon et abcès de la bouche |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K00-K14 | Diseases of oral cavity, salivary glands and jaws | |
| 3 | K12 | Stomatitis and related lesions | |
| 4 | K12.2 | Cellulitis and abscess of mouth |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Benzydamine |
Benzydamine exerts an anti-inflammatory and analgesic action by stabilising the cellular membrane and inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. |
|
| 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. |
