ICD-10 Specific code L29.8: Other pruritus

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 Other pruritus
Flag for French language  French Autres prurits

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 XII Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
2 L20-L30 Dermatitis and eczema
3 L29 Pruritus
4 L29.8 Other pruritus

Indicated medicines

Active Ingredient Description
Hydroxyzine

Hydroxyzine is a first generation antihistamine, a piperazine derivative, with antimuscarinic and sedative properties.

Mequitazine

Mequitazine is a phenothiazine derivative with the actions and uses of antihistamines. Antihistamines diminish or abolish the main actions of histamine in the body by competitive, reversible blaockade of histamine receptor site on tissues; they do not inactivate histamine or prevent its synthesis or release. Antihistamines are used for palliative treatment of allergic reactions.