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
|
Chronic superficial gastritis |
French
|
Gastrite chronique superficielle |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K20-K31 | Diseases of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum | |
| 3 | K29 | Gastritis and duodenitis | |
| 4 | K29.3 | Chronic superficial gastritis |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Sucralfate |
Sucralfate forms an ulcer adherent complex with the proteinaceous exudate of the ulcer site. This property enables sucralfate to form a protective barrier over the ulcer lesion giving sustained protection against the penetration and action of gastric acid, pepsin and bile. |
