icd 10 code for preauricular skin tag

by Mr. Eliezer Gerlach DVM 5 min read

If coded, the ICD-10 code for “ear tags” is Q17. 0 (Preauricular appendage or tag).

What is the ICD-10 code for a skin tag?

Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L91. 8 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L91.

What is the ICD-10 code for removal of skin tags?

For skin tag removal, you code 11200 for removing the first 15 lesions, and then you add code 11201 for removal of each additional 10 lesions.

What is L91 8?

8: Other hypertrophic disorders of skin.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for Acrochordon?

L91. 8 - Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin | ICD-10-CM.

What is a Preauricular skin tag?

The external ear forms early in development when six soft tissue swellings (hillocks) fuse together. When the soft tissue fuses together incorrectly, additional appendages may form in front of the ear. These are called preauricular tags and are comprised of skin, fat or cartilage.

How do you code skin tag removal?

For removal of skin tags by any method, use codes 11200 and 11201. For the first 15 skin tags removed, use code 11200. For each additional 10 skin tags removed, also report code 11201.

What is the medical term for skin tags?

Skin tags (acrochordons) are small, noncancerous growths that tend to be the same color as your skin. They often look like a cluster of skin tissue extending out from a tiny stem.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for keloid scar?

701.4 - Keloid scar | ICD-10-CM.

What is Hypertrophic disorders of the skin?

A hypertrophic scar is a thick raised scar that's an abnormal response to wound healing. They more commonly occur in taut skin areas following skin trauma, burns or surgical incisions. Treatments include medication, freezing, injections, lasers and surgery.

What is the ICD-10 code for benign skin lesion?

D23. 9 - Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified. ICD-10-CM.

What is procedure code 11200?

Removal of Skin Tags ProceduresCPT® 11200, Under Removal of Skin Tags Procedures The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 11200 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Removal of Skin Tags Procedures.

What is code D23 5?

5: Other benign neoplasms: Skin of trunk.