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
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Oral mucositis (ulcerative) |
| 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 | K12.3 | Oral mucositis (ulcerative) |
Mucositis(oral) (oropharyngeal):
Mucositis (ulcerative) of gastrointestinal tract (except oral cavity and oropharynx) (K92.8)
Use additional external cause code (Chapter XX), if desired, to identify external agent.
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Benzydamine |
Benzydamine exerts an anti-inflammatory and analgesic action by stabilising the cellular membrane and inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. |
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| Ketoprofen |
Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions. |
