icd 10 code for nail discoloration

What is the GEM crosswalk?

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code L60.8 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.

What are toenails made of?

Nail Diseases. Your toenails and fingernails protect the tissues of your toes and fingers. They are made up of layers of a hardened protein called keratin , which is also in your hair and skin.

What is the protein in your toenails?

Your toenails and fingernails protect the tissues of your toes and fingers. They are made up of layers of a hardened protein called keratin, which is also in your hair and skin. The health of your nails can be a clue to your overall health. Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color.

Why do my nails have white spots?

Specific types of nail discoloration and changes in growth rate can be signs of lung, heart, kidney, and liver diseases, as well as diabetes and anemia. White spots and vertical ridges are harmless. Keeping your nails clean, dry, and trimmed can help you avoid some problems.

What are the different types of nail disorders?

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code: 1 Change in nail appearance 2 Change in nail texture 3 Damaged nail 4 Developmental abnormality of nail 5 Disorder of nail 6 Drug-induced nail abnormality 7 Finding of general nail condition 8 Genetic disorder of nail 9 Nail changes 10 Nail damage caused by weedkiller 11 Nail damage from external agent 12 Nail damage from external agent 13 Nail damage from microwaves 14 Nail problem

What is the ICd 10 code for nail disorder?

L60.9 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of nail disorder, unspecified. The code L60.9 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.#N#The ICD-10-CM code L60.9 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like change in nail appearance, change in nail texture, damaged nail, developmental abnormality of nail, disorder of nail , drug-induced nail abnormality, etc.#N#Unspecified diagnosis codes like L60.9 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

What is the protein in your toenails?

Your toenails and fingernails protect the tissues of your toes and fingers. They are made up of layers of a hardened protein called keratin, which is also in your hair and skin. The health of your nails can be a clue to your overall health. Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color.

Why do my nails have white spots?

Specific types of nail discoloration and changes in growth rate can be signs of lung, heart, kidney, and liver diseases, as well as diabetes and anemia. White spots and vertical ridges are harmless. Keeping your nails clean, dry, and trimmed can help you avoid some problems.

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Article Guidance

This article contains coding and other guidelines that complement the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Routine Foot Care and Debridement of Nails.

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