L29. 2 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 L29.
ICD-10 code L29. 9 for Pruritus, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .
Vulvar pruritus is an unpleasant sensation and frequent symptom associated with many dermatologic conditions, including infectious, inflammatory and neoplastic dermatoses affecting the female genitalia.
ICD-10 code: N89. 8 Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina.
9: Pruritus, unspecified.
Pruritus is the medical term for itchy skin. Normally, itchy skin isn't serious, but it can make you uncomfortable. Sometimes, itchy skin is caused by a serious medical condition.
Vulvitis is inflammation in your vulva, or genitals. Vulvitis is common and can result from an allergic reaction, an infection or an injury. Symptoms include itching, redness and swelling in your vulva. You may also have an abnormal vaginal discharge.
ICD-10 code Z11. 3 for Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
411, Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings, or Z01. 419, Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings, may be used as the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for the annual exam performed by an obstetrician–gynecologist.
Z01.411. Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings Added concept of whether abnormal findings are present.
Using antifungal cream for thrush. Using antibiotic medicines for certain infections, Using steroid cream for various skin conditions. Using hormone cream or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if the itch is related to the menopause.
For temporary relief of itching, try these self-care measures:Avoid items or situations that cause you to itch. ... Moisturize daily. ... Treat the scalp. ... Reduce stress or anxiety. ... Try over-the-counter oral allergy medicine. ... Use a humidifier. ... Use creams, lotions or gels that soothe and cool the skin. ... Avoid scratching.More items...•
Many of the infections that can cause vulva itch are contagious. Other conditions that cause vulva itch are not contagious.
There are many reasons why the skin can be itchy. Medication or other disorders can cause itchiness, for example. If the skin is very dry, for example, it can itch.
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor.
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Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is inflammation of the skin. It is characterized by itchy, erythematous, vesicular, weeping, and crusting patches. The term eczema is also commonly used to describe atopic dermatitis also known as atopic eczema.
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here."
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L29. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
L29.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of pruritus vulvae. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is inflammation of the skin. It is characterized by itchy, erythematous, vesicular, weeping, and crusting patches. The term eczema is also commonly used to describe atopic dermatitis also known as atopic eczema. In some languages, dermatitis and eczema are synonyms, while in other languages dermatitis implies an acute condition and eczema a chronic one.
L29.2 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of pruritus vulvae. The code L29.2 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 L29.2 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like pruritis of skin of anogenital region, pruritus of female genital organs, pruritus of genital organs or pruritus of vulva.#N#The code L29.2 is applicable to female patients only. It is clinically and virtually impossible to use this code on a non-female patient.
FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)