icd 10 code for acne conglobata

by Breana Okuneva 9 min read

L70.1

What causes Conglobata acne?

Exposure to halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons (eg, dioxins) or ingestion of halogens (eg, thyroid medication, hypnotic agents) may trigger acne conglobata in an individual who is predisposed. Other factors that can provoke acne conglobata include androgens (eg, androgen-producing tumors) and anabolic steroids.Apr 5, 2021

What is L70 9 Acne?

ICD-10 code L70. 9 for Acne, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

What is L70 9?

ICD-10 | Acne, unspecified (L70. 9)

What is diagnosis L700?

L700: Acne vulgaris.

What is the ICD-10 diagnosis code for acne?

L70.9L70. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin lesion?

ICD-10-CM Code for Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified L98. 9.

What is R53 83?

ICD-10 | Other fatigue (R53. 83)

Is Acne a skin disease?

Acne is a skin disease involving the oil glands at the base of hair follicles. It affects 3 in every 4 people aged 11 to 30 years. It is not dangerous, but it can leave skin scars.

What's the ICD-10-CM code for sebaceous cyst?

L72.3ICD-10 | Sebaceous cyst (L72. 3)

What is diagnosis code z79899?

ICD-10 code Z79. 899 for Other long term (current) drug therapy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What is the ICD-10 code for actinic keratosis?

ACTINIC KERATOSIS ICD-10: L57. Actinic keratoses can progress to squamous cell carcinoma.

What is the ICD-10 code for tinea corporis?

B35.4ICD-10 code: B35. 4 Tinea corporis - gesund.bund.de.

What is the GEM crosswalk?

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code L70.1 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Does chocolate cause acne?

Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often bla med, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on acne in most people.

Can acne cause scars?

Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars.

The ICD code L701 is used to code Acne conglobata

Acne conglobata is a highly inflammatory disease presenting with comedones, nodules, abscesses, and draining sinus tracts.

Related Concepts SNOMET-CT

Follicular occlusion triad - hidradenitis, acne conglobata, dissecting cellulitis of scalp (disorder)

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L70.1 - Acne conglobata'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L70.1. 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 L70.1 and a single ICD9 code, 706.1 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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