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
|
Local infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified |
French
|
Infection localisée de la peau et du tissu cellulaire sous-cutané, sans précision |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XII | Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | |
| 2 | L00-L08 | Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | |
| 3 | L08 | Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue | |
| 4 | L08.9 | Local infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Minocycline |
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. |
