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
Flag for English language  English Toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell]
Flag for French language  French ร‰pidermolyse nรฉcrosante suraiguรซ [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 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.