icd 10 code for pityriasis rubra pilaris

What is the ICD 10 code for pityriasis?

Oct 01, 2021 · Pityriasis rubra pilaris. L44.0 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 L44.0 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L44.0 - other international versions of ICD-10 L44.0 may differ.

What is familial pityriasis rubra pilaris?

ICD-10 code L44.0 for Pityriasis rubra pilaris is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue . Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.

What are the different types of pityriasis?

Oct 01, 2021 · ICD-10-CM Code. L44.0. Pityriasis rubra pilaris Billable Code. L44.0 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Pityriasis rubra pilaris . It is found in the 2022 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022 .

What is the ICD-10 code for papular rash?

ICD-10-CM Code for Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption R21.

What is the ICD-10 code for pruritic rash?

ICD-10-CM Code for Pruritus, unspecified L29. 9.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin changes?

ICD-10 code R23. 9 for Unspecified skin changes is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What is the ICD-10 code for Scratch?

ICD-10 code W50. 4 for Accidental scratch by another person is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .

What is pruritus unspecified?

An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

What is the ICD 10 code for itchy skin?

L29. 8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD 10 code for discoloration of skin?

ICD-10-CM Code for Disorder of pigmentation, unspecified L81. 9.

What is the ICD 10 code for skin redness?

ICD-10 code L53. 9 for Erythematous condition, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

Index to Diseases and Injuries

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code (s). The following references for the code L44.0 are found in the index:

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

Clinical Information

PITYRIASIS RUBRA PILARIS-. a chronic skin disease characterized by small follicular papules disseminated reddish brown scaly patches and often palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. the papules are about the size of a pin and topped by a horny plug.

Convert L44.0 to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code L44.0 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.

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The ICD code L440 is used to code Pityriasis rubra pilaris

Pityriasis rubra pilaris (also known as "Devergie's disease," "Lichen ruber acuminatus," and "Lichen ruber pilaris") refers to a group of chronic disorders characterized by reddish orange, scaling plaques and keratotic follicular papules.:442 Symptoms may include reddish-orange patches (Latin: rubra) on the skin, severe flaking (Latin: pityriasis), uncomfortable itching, thickening of the skin on the feet and hands, and thickened bumps around hair follicles (Latin: pilus for hair).

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L44.0 - Pityriasis rubra pilaris'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L44.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Codes GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code L44.0 and a single ICD9 code, 696.8 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.