icd 10 code for pemphigus

by Dr. Mckayla Boehm 5 min read

Pemphigus, unspecified
L10. 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 L10. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is pemphigus vulgaris?

What is pemphigus vulgaris? Pemphigus is a rare group of autoimmune diseases. It causes blisters on the skin and mucous membranes throughout the body. It can affect the mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals. Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common type of pemphigus.

What is ICD-10 code I10?

Essential (primary) hypertension: I10

That code is I10, Essential (primary) hypertension. As in ICD-9, this code includes “high blood pressure” but does not include elevated blood pressure without a diagnosis of hypertension (that would be ICD-10 code R03. 0).

How is pemphigus vulgaris treated?

There's currently no cure for pemphigus vulgaris (PV), but treatment can help keep the symptoms under control. The main aim of treatment is to heal the blisters and prevent new ones forming. Steroid medication (corticosteroids) plus another immunosuppressant medication are usually recommended.

What is pemphigus Foliaceus in humans?

Pemphigus foliaceus is a rare autoimmune blistering disease which is characterised by superficial blisters, erosions and crusts on the skin. This type of pemphigus is less common than pemphigus vulgaris in Australia but in some parts of the world it is “endemic” and very common.

Can I10 be used as a primary diagnosis?

ICD-Code I10 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Essential (Primary) Hypertension.

Is I10 a valid diagnosis code?

I10 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 I10 became effective on October 1, 2021.

How is pemphigus vulgaris diagnosis?

Pemphigus vulgaris is an uncommon, potentially fatal, autoimmune disorder characterized by intraepidermal blisters and extensive erosions on apparently healthy skin and mucous membranes. Diagnosis is by skin biopsy with direct and indirect immunofluorescence and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) testing.

What are the histologic features of pemphigus vulgaris?

Histology of pemphigus vulgaris

Early lesions of pemphigus vulgaris show suprabasal epidermal acantholysis, clefting and blister formation. The blister cavity may contain inflammatory cells including eosinophils and rounded acantholytic cells with intensely eosinophilic cytoplasm and a perinuclear halo.

What are the different types of pemphigus?

Types of pemphigus
  • Pemphigus vulgaris. Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common type of pemphigus in the Unites States. ...
  • Pemphigus foliaceus. Pemphigus foliaceus doesn't cause blisters in the mouth. ...
  • Pemphigus vegetans. ...
  • Paraneoplastic pemphigus.

What's the difference between pemphigoid and pemphigus?

Pemphigus is characterized by shallow ulcers or fragile blisters that break open quickly. Pemphigoid presents with stronger or “tense” blisters that don't open easily. Those with pemphigoid are also more likely to have hot, red and itchy hive spots.

What is the difference between pemphigus vulgaris and pemphigus foliaceus?

Pemphigus foliaceus is confined to the skin, and there is little or no involvement of mucous membranes. This is in contrast to pemphigus vulgaris where there may be extensive mucous membrane involvement (mouth, eyelids etc.). The patient with pemphigus foliaceus is usually otherwise in good health.

Who gets pemphigus?

Middle-aged or older people are most likely to get pemphigus, including the most common type, pemphigus vulgaris. This type usually begins between 50 and 60 years of age. Your risk of getting pemphigus vulgaris increases if you have: Jewish ancestry, especially Ashkenazi Jewish heritage.

Coding Notes for L10 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here."

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L10 - Pemphigus'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L10. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

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