Cutaneous abscess of buttock. L02.31 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 L02.31 became effective on October 1, 2018.
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Although there isn't a specific ICD-10-CM code for pain in the buttock, you can use M79. 1 Myalgia. In the clinical description for M79. Beside this, what is the ICD 10 code for pain management?
Open bite of left buttock superficial bite of buttock (S30.870); Bite of left buttock NOS ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L89.309 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Pressure ulcer of unspecified buttock, unspecified stage
Pressure ulcer of left buttock, unstageable Unstageable pressure ulcer of left buttock ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S31.805A [convert to ICD-9-CM] Open bite of unspecified buttock, initial encounter
The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM L02.31 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L02.31 - other international versions of ICD-10 L02.31 may differ. Applicable To. Cutaneous abscess of gluteal region. The following code (s) above L02.31 contain annotation back-references.
It is proposed that for MASD to occur, another complicating factor is required in addition to mere moisture exposure. Possibilities include mechanical factors (friction), chemical factors (irritants contained in the moisture source), or microbial factors (microorganisms). The moisture barrier of the skin plays a critical role in maintaining ...
Excessive amounts of wound exudate can cause the periwound (within 4 cm of wound edge) skin to become macerated and even break down. This type of skin damage is call periwound moisture-associated dermatitis. The chemical composition of the wound exudate greatly affects the potential damage that can be wrought. ...