705.89 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other specified disorders of sweat glands. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
L74.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM L74.8 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L74.8 - other international versions of ICD-10 L74.8 may differ. viral warts ( B07.-)
Hidradenitis suppurativa. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code. L73.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM L73.2 became effective on October 1, 2020.
As mentioned above, CPT has specific codes for the treatment of Hidradenitis using excision and repair. These codes are from 11450 – 11471. However, if the physician is simply performing an incision and drainage of the hidradenitis, then CPT codes 10060-10061 would be appropriate.
Being a coder, you may unaware of the fact that CPT codes 11450 - 11471 are used for the specific treatment of Hidradenits for excision and repair. CPT code 10060 incision and drainage of abscess also refers to Hidradenitis.