icd-10-cm code for discoid lupus erythematosus

What is discoid lupus?

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a type of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE). Cutaneous refers to skin. CLE includes types of lupus that affect your skin. People with discoid lupus get round sores, usually on their face or scalp. Another name for discoid lupus is chronic cutaneous lupus.

Is discoid lupus the same as SLE?

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a form of lupus that mainly affects your skin. DLE is different from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus, which can affect any part of the body.

Is cutaneous lupus discoid lupus?

There are 3 main types: (1) Acute cutaneous lupus (“acute skin lupus”); (2) Subacute cutaneous lupus (“subacute lupus”); and (3) Chronic cutaneous lupus (“discoid lupus”). All patients with skin lupus need to be monitored for disease inside of the body, which can affect the joints, kidneys, lungs, and other organs.

What is discoid lupus of the scalp?

Importance Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic variant of cutaneous lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the skin. Lesions are often localized to the scalp and can result in permanent scarring, disfiguration, and irreversible alopecia.

How is DLE different from SLE?

Lupus erythematosus (LE) is a complex, heterogeneous autoimmune disease that manifests with a variety of clinical symptoms [1–3]. Some LE types, like discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), primarily affect the skin, whereas others, like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), affect many organs [1, 2].

What are the 4 types of lupus?

But there are four kinds of lupus:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus.Cutaneous lupus, a form of lupus that is limited to the skin.Drug-induced lupus, a lupus-like disease caused by certain prescription drugs.Neonatal lupus, a rare condition that affects infants of women who have lupus.

What are the 3 types of lupus?

There are three types: Acute cutaneous lupus. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, or discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Can you have discoid lupus and SLE?

However, studies of large populations of patients with SLE indicate that approximately 15% to 20% of patients with SLE (satisfying the American College of Rheumatology criteria for SLE) also possess discoid lupus lesions.

What does discoid lupus rash look like?

Disc-shaped rash Discoid lupus occurs in people with chronic cutaneous lupus (CCLE). It produces a coin-shaped red, scaly rash on the cheeks, nose, and ears. The rash doesn't itch or hurt, but once it fades, it may leave the skin discolored. If the rash is on the scalp, hair loss may occur.

What does lupus on the scalp look like?

Sores or red patches on the skin Discoid lupus lesions, which are thick and disk-shaped. They often appear on the scalp or face and can cause permanent scarring. They may be red and scaly, but they do not cause pain or itching. Subacute cutaneous lesions, which may look like patches of scaly skin or ring-shaped sores.

Can discoid lupus lead to systemic lupus?

Discoid lupus is a chronic lupus rash. Discoid lesions often also develop in sun-exposed areas but are plaquelike in character, with follicular plugging and scarring. They may be part of systemic lupus or may represent discoid lupus without organ involvement, which is a separate diagnostic entity.

What are the 3 types of lupus?

There are three types: Acute cutaneous lupus. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, or discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

What is the most serious form of lupus?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common and most serious type of lupus. SLE affects all parts of the body. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus, which affects only the skin.

Are there different stages of lupus?

Lupus nephritis is divided into 6 different stages or classes based on the results of a kidney biopsy. These classes are different from the stages of chronic kidney disease. Some signs and symptoms associated with the different classes of lupus nephritis can be found in the table below.

The ICD code L930 is used to code Discoid lupus erythematosus

Discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition of sores with inflammation and scarring favoring the face, ears, and scalp and at times on other body areas. These lesions develop as a red, inflamed patch with a scaling and crusty appearance. The center areas may appear lighter in color with a rim darker than the normal skin.

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L93.0 - Discoid lupus erythematosus'

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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 L93.0 and a single ICD9 code, 695.4 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.