ICD-10 Specific code K23.1: Megaoesophagus in Chagas' disease
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 |
|---|---|
English
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Megaoesophagus in Chagas' disease |
French
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Méga-oesophage au cours de la maladie de Chagas (B57.3) |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K20-K31 | Diseases of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum | |
| 3 | K23 | Disorders of oesophagus in diseases classified elsewhere | |
| 4 | K23.1 | Megaoesophagus in Chagas' disease |
Indicated medicines
| Active Ingredient |
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Minocycline is a semi-synthetic derivative of tetracycline. Minocycline inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. In common with other tetracyclines it is primarily bacteriostatic and has a similar spectrum of activity to other tetracyclines. |