ICD-10 Specific code L27.0: Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments

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
Flag for English language  English Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments
Flag for French language  French Éruption généralisée due à des médicaments

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 XII Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
2 L20-L30 Dermatitis and eczema
3 L27 Dermatitis due to substances taken internally
4 L27.0 Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Cetrimide

Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium cationic disinfectant with bactericidal activity against gram-positive and some gram-negative organisms. Cetrimide is relatively ineffective against viruses.