icd 10 code for pruritus vulvae

by Alberto Russel 8 min read

L29.2

What is pruritus Vulvae?

Vulvar pruritus is an unpleasant sensation and frequent symptom associated with many dermatologic conditions, including infectious, inflammatory and neoplastic dermatoses affecting the female genitalia.Apr 7, 2021

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic pruritus?

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

What is L29 8?

L29. 8 - Other pruritus. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for Brachioradial pruritus?

Valid for SubmissionICD-10:L29.8Short Description:Other pruritusLong Description:Other pruritus

Which condition is associated with pruritus?

Pruritus, or itch, is most commonly associated with a primary skin disorder such as xerosis, atopic dermatitis, drug eruption, urticaria, psoriasis, arthropod assault, mastocytosis, dermatitis herpetiformis, or pemphigoid.Oct 1, 2021

What pruritus means?

Overview. Itchy skin is an uncomfortable, irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. Also known as pruritus (proo-RIE-tus), itchy skin is often caused by dry skin. It's common in older adults, as skin tends to become drier with age.Jan 6, 2021

What is pruritus Scroti?

Pruritus scroti is itchiness of the scrotum that may be secondary to an infectious cause.

What is the ICD-10 code for eczema?

Dermatitis and eczema L20-L30.

What is L53 8?

ICD-10 | Other specified erythematous conditions (L53. 8)

What is the ICD-10 code for scabies?

B86ICD-10 code: B86 Scabies - gesund.bund.de.

Why does my skin itch?

Itching is a symptom of many health conditions. Some common causes are. Allergic reactions to food, insect bites, pollen, and medicines. Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin. Irritating chemicals, cosmetics, and other substances. Parasites such as pinworms, scabies, head and body lice.

What is the GEM crosswalk?

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code L29.2 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.

The ICD code L29 is used to code Dermatitis

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.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #742-743 - Uterine and adnexa procedure for non-malignancy with CC or MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L29.2 - Pruritus vulvae'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L29.2. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code 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 L29.2 and a single ICD9 code, 698.1 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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