ICD-10 Specific code O86.4: Pyrexia of unknown origin following delivery
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
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English
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Pyrexia of unknown origin following delivery |
French
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Hyperthermie (d'origine inconnue), après accouchement |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
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| 1 | XV | Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium | |
| 2 | O85-O92 | Complications predominantly related to the puerperium | |
| 3 | O86 | Other puerperal infections | |
| 4 | O86.4 | Pyrexia of unknown origin following delivery |
Indicated medicines
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Ibuprofen is a propionic acid derivative NSAID that has demonstrated its efficacy by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. In humans ibuprofen reduces inflammatory pain, swellings and fever. Furthermore, ibuprofen reversibly inhibits platelet aggregation. |
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Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. |
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Paracetamol is a medication used to treat pain and fever. It does appear to selectively inhibit COX activities in the brain, which may contribute to its ability to treat fever and pain. |