icd 10 code for xerosis asteatosis

What is the ICD-10 code for Asteatosis?

The ICD-10-CM code L85. 3 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like asteatosis cutis, asteatotic eczema, chapped skin, desiccation eczema, dry eczema , dry skin, etc.

What is the ICD-10 code for Xerosis cutis?

ICD-10 code: L85. 3 Xerosis cutis | gesund.bund.de.

What is L85 3?

ICD-10 code L85. 3 for Xerosis cutis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

What is the ICD-10 code for dry skin?

dry skin (L85. 3)

What is Asteatosis cutis?

Also known as Xerosis, Xeroderma, dry skin, xerosis cutis, asteatosis or mild form of acquired. ichthyosis. What is xerosis? Xerosis is a common condition which occurs when the outer layer of the skin becomes dehydrated. The skin loses its suppleness and small splits and/or cracks appear, followed by flaking or scales.

What causes Asteatosis?

Environmental causes Cold weather and dry atmospheres can lead to a decrease in humidity and an increase in dry skin and the risk of asteatotic eczema. In addition, soaps, detergents, and other harsh products that dry out your skin can increase the risk of developing asteatotic eczema.

What is xerosis dermatitis?

Xerosis; Asteatotic eczema; Eczema craquele. Dry skin occurs when your skin loses too much water and oil. Dry skin is common and can affect anyone at any age. The medical term for dry skin is xerosis.

Is xerosis a disease?

Xerosis is the medical name for dry skin. It comes from Greek: 'xero' means 'dry' and 'osis' means 'disease' or 'medical disorder'. Xerosis is caused by a lack of moisture in the skin, which may be the result of ageing (senile Xerosis) or due to underlying diseases such as Diabetes.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin lesion?

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

What is the medical term for dry skin?

Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, has many causes, including cold or dry weather, sun damage, harsh soaps, and overbathing.

What is DX code L98 8?

L98. 8 - Other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | ICD-10-CM.

Is dermatitis dry skin?

Dermatitis is a general term that describes a common skin irritation. It has many causes and forms and usually involves itchy, dry skin or a rash. Or it might cause the skin to blister, ooze, crust or flake off.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code L85.3:

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 L85.3 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 L85.3 to ICD-9 Code

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code L85.3 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.

Information for Patients

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Coding Notes for L85.3 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L85.3 - Xerosis cutis'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L85.3. 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 L85.3 and a single ICD9 code, 706.8 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

What is asteatotic eczema?

Asteatotic eczema is a common type of dermatitis that occurs as a result of dry skin. It got its French name eczema craquelé from its cracked appearance. It is also known as xerotic (dry) eczema.

What causes asteatotic eczema?

Asteatotic eczema is mainly due to water loss from the stratum corneum. This occurs because of a breakdown of the skin barrier due to genetic predisposition and injury by environmental factors. These include:

What are the clinical features of asteatotic eczema?

Asteatotic eczema often has a distinctive crazy-paving appearance. Diamond-shaped plates of skin are separated from each other by red bands forming a network. There may also be scratch marks. It may start on one shin but soon spreads to affect the skin around both lower legs.

How is asteatotic eczema diagnosed?

Asteatotic eczema is diagnosed by its appearance and tests are unnecessary in the majority of patients.