ICD-10 Specific code L51.2: Toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell]
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 |
|---|---|
English
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Toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell] |
French
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Épidermolyse nécrosante suraiguë [Lyell] |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XII | Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | |
| 2 | L50-L54 | Urticaria and erythema | |
| 3 | L51 | Erythema multiforme | |
| 4 | L51.2 | Toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell] |
Indicated medicines
| Active Ingredient |
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Cetrimide is a quaternary ammonium cationic disinfectant with bactericidal activity against gram-positive and some gram-negative organisms. Cetrimide is relatively ineffective against viruses. |