icd 10 code for shin discoloration

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

What is the ICD 10 code for disrd of the skin?

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code L98.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Oth disrd of the skin and subcutaneous tissue The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM L98.8 became effective on October 1, 2020.

What is the ICD 10 code for pigmentation disorder?

Disorder of pigmentation, unspecified. L81.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM L81.9 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is the ICD 10 code for dermabrasion?

Diagnosis Code R23.8. ICD-10: R23.8. Short Description: Other skin changes. Long Description: Other skin changes. This is the 2019 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code R23.8.

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What is the ICD-10 code for skin changes?

ICD-10 Code for Unspecified skin changes- R23. 9- Codify by AAPC.

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

L81.4L81. 4 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 L81.

What is the ICD-10 code for toe discoloration?

Disorder of pigmentation, unspecified The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L81. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin erosion?

L98. 9 - Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified. ICD-10-CM.

What is dark pigmentation?

Abnormally dark or light skin is skin that has turned darker or lighter than normal. Hyperpigmentation refers to skin that has turned darker than normal where the change that has occurred is unrelated to sun exposure. Cells called melanocytes located in the skin, produce melanin. Melanin gives the skin its color.

What causes discoloration of skin?

Discolored skin patches also commonly develop in a certain part of the body due to a difference in melanin levels. Melanin is the substance that provides color to the skin and protects it from the sun. When there is an overproduction of melanin in a given area, it can result in skin discoloration there.

What is skin Dyschromia?

Dyschromia is a condition of the skin, so its symptoms are observed on the skin's surface. When affected, the skin can look patchy or red and purple. The constriction of blood vessels causes color changes in the skin. The hindrance of blood flow causes blood accumulation and patches of redness on the skin.

What is diagnosis code I73 89?

ICD-10 Code for Other specified peripheral vascular diseases- I73. 89- Codify by AAPC. Diseases of the circulatory system. Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries.

Is pigmentation a disease?

A skin pigmentation disorder is a health condition that affects the color of the skin. The pigment melanin gives skin its color. It is made by specialized skin cells called melanocytes. When melanocytes become damaged or unable to produce adequate melanin, skin color can be affected.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin breakdown?

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin of other sites limited to breakdown of skin. L98. 491 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 L98.

What is skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders?

Panniculitis. Panniculitis is a group of conditions that causes inflammation of your subcutaneous fat. Panniculitis causes painful bumps of varying sizes under your skin. There are numerous potential causes including infections, inflammatory diseases, and some types of connective tissue disorders like lupus.

What is the medical code for disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue unspecified?

ICD-10 code: L98. 9 Disorder of skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified.

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 R23.8 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:

Convert R23.8 to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code R23.8 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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