icd-10-cm code for bockhart's impetigo

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L01. 02 - Bockhart's impetigo | ICD-10-CM.

What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for impetigo?

ICD-10 code L01. 00 for Impetigo, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

What is the ICD-10 code for molluscum contagiosum?

ICD-10 code B08. 1 for Molluscum contagiosum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain infectious and parasitic diseases .

What is impetigo unspecified?

A contagious bacterial cutaneous infection that affects children and is usually caused by staphylococcus aureus. It usually presents in the face with honey colored scabs.

What is the main term for impetigo?

Impetigo (im-puh-TIE-go) is a common and highly contagious skin infection that mainly affects infants and young children. It usually appears as reddish sores on the face, especially around the nose and mouth and on the hands and feet. Over about a week, the sores burst and develop honey-colored crusts.

What does molluscum contagiosum mean?

Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a poxvirus (molluscum contagiosum virus). The result of the infection is usually a benign, mild skin disease characterized by lesions (growths) that may appear anywhere on the body.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin infection?

ICD-10 Code for Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified- L08. 9- Codify by AAPC.

What is Bockhart's impetigo?

The most common superficial form of infectious folliculitis is known as impetigo of Bockhart and is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Clinically it is characterized by 1-6mm erythematous follicular-based papules or fragile pustules that may rupture and leave a yellow crust.

What is the ICD 10 code for bullous impetigo?

ICD-10-CM Code for Bullous impetigo L01. 03.

What is impetigo look like?

Impetigo starts with red sores or blisters, but the redness may be harder to see in brown and black skin. The sores or blisters quickly burst and leave crusty, golden-brown patches. The patches can: look a bit like cornflakes stuck to your skin.

Is impetigo a staph infection?

Impetigo is an infection of the outer layer of the skin. It's most often caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (called staph) or Streptococcus pyogenes (called group A strep). Impetigo is much more common in children, but adults can get it too. It's more common in the summer months.

Is impetigo a bacterial infection?

What is impetigo? Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS) or "strep."

What is the difference between bullous and Nonbullous impetigo?

Nonbullous impetigo is usually a self-limited process that resolves within 2 weeks. Bullous impetigo is considered to be less contagious than the nonbullous form. It tends to affect the face, extremities, axillae, trunk, and perianal region of neonates, but older children and adults can also be infected.

The ICD code L01 is used to code Impetigo

Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection most common among preschool children. People who play close contact sports, such as wrestling are also susceptible, regardless of age. Antibiotic creams or pills are often used as a remedy.

Coding Notes for L01.02 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L01.02 - Bockhart's impetigo'

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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code L01.02 and a single ICD9 code, 684 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

What is impetigo skin?

Impetigo (bacterial skin condition) Clinical Information. A common superficial bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus aureus or group a beta-hemolytic streptococci. Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin, amber-colored fluid that dries and forms a crust.

What is the B95 code?

code ( B95-B97) to identify infectious agent. A common superficial bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus aureus or group a beta-hemolytic streptococci. Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin, amber-colored fluid that dries and forms a crust.

Can impetigo be spread by scratching?

The sores fill with pus, then break open after a few days and form a thick crust. They are often itchy, but scratching them can spread the sores. Impetigo can spread by contact with sores or nasal discharge from an infected person.