Practice Alert: New ICD-10 Codes for MASD
Original language | English (US) |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | https://doi.org/10.1097/won.000000000000 ... |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Sep 20, 2021 · The WOCN Society responded to this need by applying for ICD-10-CM codes specific to MASD conditions related to irritant contact dermatitis. The new codes include: L24A0 Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified. L24A9 Irritant contact dermatitis due friction or contact with other specified body fluids.
The WOCN® Society responded to this need by applying for ICD-10-CM codes specific to MASD conditions related to irritant contact dermatitis. The new codes, effective October 1, 2021, include: L24A0 Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified L24A1 Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva
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Practice Alert New ICD-10 Codes for MASD. Bliss, Donna Z.; McNichol, Laurie; Cartwright, Donna; Gray, Mikel. Author Information
L98. 411 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 L98. 411 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) is caused by prolonged exposure to various sources of moisture, including urine or stool, perspiration, wound exudate, mucus, saliva, and their contents. MASD is characterized by inflammation of the skin, occurring with or without erosion or secondary cutaneous infection.
ICD-10-CM Code for Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified R22. 9.
9: Disorder of skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified.
IAD is the most commonly recognised form of MASD. This is mainly due to the work of the global IAD Expert Panel and its publication on best practice principles (Beeckman et al, 2015).
Management of MASDWash vulnerable skin with a gentle cleanser with minimal rubbing. Avoid the use of soaps with an alkaline pH. ... Use absorbent dressings for highly exudative wounds and match dressing changes to exudate levels. ... Use atraumatic tapes or adhesives. ... Apply a barrier to vulnerable skin.Oct 20, 2017
Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk R22. 2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
ICD-10-CM Code for Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk R22. 2.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R22 R22. 3 Localized swelling, mass and lump, upper limb...
Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified D23. 9 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 D23. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10-CM Code for Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified L98. 9.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D48. 5: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin.