L29.9L29. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Itchy skin is an uncomfortable, irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. Also known as pruritus (proo-RIE-tus), itchy skin is often caused by dry skin.Jan 6, 2021
9 - Pruritus, unspecified.
Pruritus, or itch, is most commonly associated with a primary skin disorder such as xerosis, atopic dermatitis, drug eruption, urticaria, psoriasis, arthropod assault, mastocytosis, dermatitis herpetiformis, or pemphigoid.Oct 1, 2021
Pruritus is the medical term for itch. Itch is an unpleasant sensation on the skin that provokes the desire to rub or scratch the area to obtain relief.
Etymology. Borrowed from Latin prūrītus (“itch, itching”), from prūriō (“itch”).
Pruritus scroti is itchiness of the scrotum that may be secondary to an infectious cause.
B86ICD-10 code: B86 Scabies - gesund.bund.de.
K59.00ICD-10 | Constipation, unspecified (K59. 00)
Common causes of itching allergies or skin reactions. parasitic infestations – such as scabies. insect bites and stings. fungal infections – such as athlete's foot or vaginal thrush.Jul 6, 2021
Pruritus is the most common cutaneous symptom, yet it is difficult to diagnose and manage. Visible skin lesions are not always present, and itch might be a dermatologic manifestation of any of a broad array of systemic diseases.
Dermatomyositis is by far the most conspicuously pruritus-affected ACTD, even more than other common inflammatory skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis or psoriasis, and other ACTDs such as LE (6-10).
A disorder characterized by an intense itching sensation. An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief. An intense itching sensation. Intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief. Itching is skin tingling or irritation that makes you want ...
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. A disorder characterized by an intense itching sensation. An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.
However, if you itch all over, have hives that keep coming back or have itching without an apparent cause, you might require medical attention. Itching. Severe itching may be a side effect of some cancer treatments and a symptom of some types of cancers.
The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code L29.9:
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code (s). The following references for the code L29.9 are found in the index:
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
PRURITUS-. an intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.
Itching is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch your skin. Sometimes it can feel like pain, but it is different. Often, you feel itchy in one area in your body, but sometimes you may feel itching all over. Along with the itching, you may also have a rash or hives.
Itching is a symptom of many health conditions. Some common causes are
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code (s). The following references for the code L29.8 are found in the index:
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
PRURITUS-. an intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code L29.8 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.
Itching is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch your skin. Sometimes it can feel like pain, but it is different. Often, you feel itchy in one area in your body, but sometimes you may feel itching all over. Along with the itching, you may also have a rash or hives.
Itching is a symptom of many health conditions. Some common causes are