Oct 01, 2021 · Hidradenitis suppurativa. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. L73.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM …
References in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries applicable to the clinical term "hidradenitis (axillaris) (suppurative)" Hidradenitis (axillaris) (suppurative) - L73.2 …
L73.2 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa. The code L73.2 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code L73.2 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like anogenital hidradenitis suppurativa, axillary …
Hidradenitis (exact match) This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 705.83 was previously used, L73.2 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code. Parent Code: L73 - Other follicular disorders.
L73.2 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa. The code L73.2 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
As the abscesses heal, they produce significant scarring of the skin.The signs and symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa appear after puberty, usually in a person's teens or twenties. Nodules are most likely to form in the armpits and groin. They may also develop around the anus, on the buttocks, or under the breasts.
Moderate HS include recurrences of the lumps that get bigger and break open. The lumps form in more than one area of the body.
L73.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The disease is not contagious. There are indications that it is hereditary among certain ethnic groups and autoimmune in nature. Onset is most common in the late teens and early 20's.
It is noted that the subcutaneous tissue is infected, as well. Proper coding is: L73.2 (to report the hidradenitis suppurativa) L08.8 Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (to report the infection of the subcutaneous tissue) 11450-LT (to report the excision procedure on the left arm)
The lesions are located in both the left and right axilla areas. Proper coding is: As shown here, diagnosis coding for hidradenitis suppurativa and treatment coding relies on clear and concise documentation of the signs and symptoms, location, severity, and complications.
Signs and Symptoms Lead to Diagnosis. Hidradenitis suppurativa may first appear as a pimple, cyst, or boil. As the condition worsens, the bumps grow deep into the skin and may become painful. The bumps can rupture, leaking foul-smelling, blood-tinged pus. As the bumps heal, they can cause scarring of the skin, which shows as tunnel-like tracks.
For excision, select appropriate codes by location. The most common location involved with hidradenitis suppurativa is the axilla. Excision in this area is reported using:
Women are three times more likely to be diagnosed with this condition than men. A diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa requires the presence of: Typical lesions: deep painful nodules, abscesses, draining sinuses, scarring, etc.; Located in axillae, groin, perineal and perianal regions, buttocks, mammary folds; and.
Axillary procedures are unilateral. If the provider excises skin on both the left and right axilla, report multiple units of the appropriate code using either lateral modifiers RT Right side and LT Left side, or modifier 50 Bilateral procedure, depending on the payer’s preference. Coding example:
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R61 became effective on October 1, 2021.
In the localized type, the most frequent sites are the palms, soles, axillae, inguinal folds, and the perineal area. Its chief cause is thought to be emotional. Generalized hyperhidrosis may be induced by a hot, humid environment, by fever, or by vigorous exercise.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM J02.9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
When a respiratory condition is described as occurring in more than one site and is not specifically indexed, it should be classified to the lower anatomic site (e.g. tracheobronchitis to bronchitis in J40 ).