Hidradenitis suppurativa. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 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 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM L73.2 became effective on October 1, 2020.
R16.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM R16.0 became effective on October 1, 2018.
2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code R16.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM R16.0 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R16.0 - other international versions of ICD-10 R16.0 may differ.
A patient with hidradenitis suppurativa should see a dermatologist to receive a proper diagnosis and treatment. Generally, the condition is treated with medication and/or surgical care. For mild cases, the physician may recommend antibiotics, compresses, and acne washes.
[S1 guideline for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa / acne inversa * (number ICD-10 L73. 2)]
ICD-10 code L73. 2 for Hidradenitis suppurativa is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .
L73. 2 - Hidradenitis suppurativa | ICD-10-CM.
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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)
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.
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.
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.
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:
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: