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
|
Toxic liver disease with chronic active hepatitis |
French
|
Maladie toxique du foie avec hépatite chronique active |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XI | Diseases of the digestive system | |
| 2 | K70-K77 | Diseases of liver | |
| 3 | K71 | Toxic liver disease | |
| 4 | K71.5 | Toxic liver disease with chronic active hepatitis |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Penicillamine |
Penicillamine is a chelating agent which aids the elimination from the body of certain heavy metal ions, including copper, lead and mercury, by forming stable soluble complexes with them that are readily excreted by the kidney. |
