icd 10 cm code for bullous pemphygous,

by Raphael Ruecker DDS 7 min read

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 the ICD 10 code for bullous pemphigoid?

2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L12.0: Bullous pemphigoid. ICD-10-CM Codes. ›. L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. ›. L10-L14 Bullous disorders. ›. L12- Pemphigoid. ›.

What is the ICD 10 code for bullous disorder?

Bullous disorder, unspecified 1 L13.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM L13.9 became effective on October 1, 2018. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L13.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 L13.9 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for pemphigoid L12?

Pemphigoid L12- >. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O26.4 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L40.1 A chronic and relatively benign subepidermal blistering disease usually of the elderly and without histopathologic acantholysis. An autoimmune chronic skin disorder characterized by the presence of large blisters.

What is the ICD 10 code for eczema?

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to L12.0: Dermatitis (eczematous) L30.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L30.9 Erythema, erythematous (infectional) (inflammation) L53.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L53.9 Herpes, herpesvirus, herpetic B00.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B00.9 Pemphigoid L12.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L12.9

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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.

What is the difference between pemphigus and pemphigoid?

Pemphigus is characterized by shallow ulcers or fragile blisters that break open quickly. Pemphigoid presents with stronger or “tense” blisters that don't open easily. Those with pemphigoid are also more likely to have hot, red and itchy hive spots.

What is bullous pemphigoid associated with?

The risk of developing bullous pemphigoid is greater in people with psoriasis, and it can be precipitated by treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. There may be an association with internal malignancy in some patients. A drug, an injury, or skin infection can trigger the onset of disease.

What is diagnosis code L10?

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L10: Pemphigus.

Is bullous pemphigoid the same as pemphigus vulgaris?

Lesions between the two diseases look different. Pemphigus vulgaris lesions have flaccid bullae, erosions, and flexural vegetations or growths, and bullous pemphigoid has urticated plaques, tense bullae, and some milia.

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.

What are pemphigoid diseases?

Pemphigoid diseases are a group of well defined autoimmune disorders that are characterised by autoantibodies against structural proteins of the dermal–epidermal junction and, clinically, by tense blisters and erosions on skin or mucous membranes close to the skin surface.

How is bullous pemphigoid diagnosed?

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.

What is the meaning of bullous?

Bullous: Characterized by blistering, such as a second-degree burn.

How is pemphigus vulgaris treated?

Systemic corticosteroids remain the gold standard treatment for pemphigus vulgaris. Azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil are the first line of steroid-sparing treatment. Rituximab is extremely effective in recalcitrant pemphigus, when other treatments fail to control the disease.

What is the ICD-10 code for HTN?

Essential (primary) hypertension: I10 ICD-10 uses only a single code for individuals who meet criteria for hypertension and do not have comorbid heart or kidney disease. That code is I10, Essential (primary) hypertension.

What is the ICD-10 code for boil?

Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle L02-

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'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L12.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

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.

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