icd 10 code for follicular impetigo

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ICD-10-CM Code for Impetigo, unspecified L01. 00.

What is the ICD 10 code for impetigo?

Impetigo, unspecified 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code L01.00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM L01.00 became effective on October 1, 2020.

What is the ICD 10 code for follicular disorder?

2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L73.9. Follicular disorder, unspecified. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. L73.9 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 perifolliculitis?

Folliculitis (superficial) L73.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L73.9 Follicular disorder, unspecified 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Billable/Specific Code. abscedens et suffodiens L66.3. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L66.3. Perifolliculitis capitis abscedens. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Billable/Specific Code.

What are the types of folliculitis?

Follicular disorder, unspecified 1 Disorder of sebaceous gland 2 Eosinophilic folliculitis 3 Eosinophilic pustular folliculitis 4 Folliculitis 5 Folliculitis nares perforans 6 Hair follicle disease 7 Perforating folliculitis 8 Sebaceous gland disease 9 Whirlpool folliculitis

What is the ICD-10 code for bacterial folliculitis?

ICD-10-CM Code for Folliculitis decalvans L66. 2.

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 is the ICD-10 code for bullous impetigo?

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

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.

What type of infection is impetigo?

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by one or both of the following bacteria: group A Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus. This page focuses on impetigo caused by group A Streptococcus (group A strep). In addition to impetigo, group A strep cause many other types of infections.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin infection?

ICD-10 code: L08. 9 Local infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified.

Is impetigo localized or systemic?

Mild regional lymphadenopathy is a common associated finding. Systemic symptoms such as fever are typically absent in nonbullous impetigo. Bullous impetigo begins with small vesicles that become flaccid bullae.

How do you describe impetigo lesions?

Nonbullous impetigo The lesion begins as a tiny vesicle or pustule that ruptures and is replaced by honey-colored crusting, usually measuring less than 2 cm. Elevation of the crust reveals a moist erythematous base.

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 tinea corporis?

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

What antibiotic is used for impetigo?

Oral antibiotics (e.g., antistaphylococcal penicillins, amoxicillin/clavulanate [Augmentin], cephalosporins, macrolides) are effective for the treatment of impetigo; erythromycin is less effective.

What is impetigo infection?

Impetigo. 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. This condition is commonly located on the face, ...

What is impetigo caused by?

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal (staph) but sometimes streptococcus (strep) can cause it, too. It is most common in children between the ages of two and six. It usually starts when bacteria get into a break in the skin, such as a cut, scratch or insect bite.

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.

What is impetigo caused by?

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal (staph) but sometimes streptococcus (strep) can cause it, too. It is most common in children between the ages of two and six. It usually starts when bacteria get into a break in the skin, such as a cut, scratch or insect bite.

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. This condition is commonly located on the face, ...

What is a type 1 exclude note?

A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes. It means "not coded here". A type 1 excludes note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as L01. A type 1 excludes note is for used for when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

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.