Y523-char group
Agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Cannot be used as primary diagnosis
- ●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
Excl.: metaraminol (Y51.4)
Codes within Y52
Y52.0Cardiac-stimulant glycosides and drugs of similar actionY52.1Calcium-channel blockersY52.2Other antidysrhythmic drugs, not elsewhere classifiedY52.3Coronary vasodilators, not elsewhere classifiedY52.4Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitorsY52.5Other antihypertensive drugs, not elsewhere classifiedY52.6Antihyperlipidaemic and antiarteriosclerotic drugsY52.7Peripheral vasodilatorsY52.8Antivaricose drugs, including sclerosing agentsY52.9Other and unspecified agents primarily affecting the cardiovascular system