icd 10 code for stevens-johnson syndrome

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What is the CPT code for Stevens Johnson syndrome?

Oct 01, 2021 · Stevens-Johnson syndrome. L51.1 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 L51.1 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L51.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 L51.1 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (L51.1) L51.0 L51.1 L51.2 ICD-10-CM Code for Stevens-Johnson syndrome L51.1 ICD-10 code L51.1 for Stevens-Johnson syndrome 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 is the ICD 10 code for Synd-Tox epdrml?

ICD-10-CM Code L51.1 Stevens-Johnson syndrome BILLABLE | ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016 L51.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of stevens-Johnson syndrome. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. The ICD code L511 is used to code Stevens-Johnson syndrome

What is the ICD 10 index to diseases and injuries?

Oct 01, 2021 · Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap syndrome. L51.3 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 L51.3 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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The ICD code L511 is used to code Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Stevens–Johnson syndrome, a form of toxic epidermal necrolysis, is a life-threatening skin condition, in which cell death causes the epidermis to separate from the dermis. The syndrome is thought to be a hypersensitivity complex that affects the skin and the mucous membranes.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L51.1 - Stevens-Johnson syndrome'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L51.1. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 695.13 was previously used, L51.1 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

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 L51.1 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

STEVENS JOHNSON SYNDROME-. rare cutaneous eruption characterized by extensive keratinocyte apoptosis resulting in skin detachment with mucosal involvement. it is often provoked by the use of drugs e.g. antibiotics and anticonvulsants or associated with pneumonia mycoplasma. it is considered a continuum of toxic epidermal necrolysis.

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