icd-10-cm code for bullous pemphigoid

What is the ICD-10 code for bullous pemphigoid?

L12. 0 - Bullous pemphigoid | ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for pemphigoid?

L12. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L12.

What is the meaning of bullous pemphigoid?

Bullous pemphigoid is a rare skin condition that mainly affects older people. It usually starts with an itchy, raised rash. As the condition develops, large blisters can form on the skin. It may last a few years and sometimes causes serious problems, but treatment can help manage the condition in most cases.

What is bullous pemphigoid associated with?

The known common potential causes of bullous pemphigoid are ultraviolet light, radiation therapy, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and although uncommon, viral infections, such as, HHV, HIV, cytomegalovirus, Epstein–Barr virus, HHV-6, HBV, and HCV have also been associated with the disease.

How do you code a Bullous pemphigoid?

ICD-10 code L12. 0 for Bullous pemphigoid is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

What is Cicatricial pemphigoid?

Cicatricial pemphigoid is a rare, chronic autoimmune blistering disorder which can produce scarring. It can affect the skin only, mucous membranes only, or both the skin and mucous membranes. When only mucous membranes are involved, the disease is often referred to as mucous membrane pemphigoid.

How is bullous pemphigoid diagnosis?

Diagnosis is by skin biopsy and immunofluorescence testing of skin and serum. Topical and systemic corticosteroids are used initially. Most patients require long-term maintenance therapy, for which a variety of immunosuppressants can be used. Bullae are elevated, fluid-filled blisters ≥ 10 mm in diameter.

Where does bullous pemphigoid start?

Bullous pemphigoid (BUL-us PEM-fih-goid) is a rare skin condition that causes large, fluid-filled blisters. They develop on areas of skin that often flex — such as the lower abdomen, upper thighs or armpits. Bullous pemphigoid is most common in older adults.

What is the major risk factor for bullous pemphigoid?

Thus, risk factors for BP include neurological disorders, particularly dementia and Parkinson's disease, psychiatric disorders (unipolar and bipolar disorders), bedridden condition, and chronic use of several drugs.

What is the best treatment for bullous pemphigoid?

Topical corticosteroids, systemic corticosteroids, and doxycycline are the mainstays of initial treatment for bullous pemphigoid. Additional immunomodulatory therapies are often added to minimize the adverse effects of chronic corticosteroid therapy or to augment improvement in the disease.

How do you treat bullous pemphigoid blisters?

If you have bullous pemphigoid, you can help take care of your condition with the following self-care strategies:Wound care. Follow your doctor's advice for daily care of blisters.Limit activities if needed. ... Avoid sun exposure. ... Dress in loosefitting cotton clothes. ... Watch what you eat.

Is bullous pemphigoid an autoimmune disease?

Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body's immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue by mistake. Specifically, the immune system attacks the proteins that attach the top layer of skin (epidermis) to the bottom layer of skin.

The ICD code L120 is used to code Bullous pemphigoid

Bullous pemphigoid is an acute or chronic autoimmune skin disease, involving the formation of blisters, more appropriately known as bullae, at the space between the skin layers epidermis and dermis. It is classified as a type II hypersensitivity reaction, with the formation of anti-hemidesmosome antibodies.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L12.0 - Bullous pemphigoid'

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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 L12.0 and a single ICD9 code, 694.5 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.