icd 9 code for labial ulcer

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Short description: Ulceration of vulva NOS. ICD-9-CM 616.50 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 616.50 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

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What is the ICD 10 code for vulvar lesion?

N90. 89 - Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vulva and perineum | ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD 10 code for vulvar irritation?

Other inflammation of vagina and vulva ICD-10-CM N76. 89 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):

What is the ICD-10 code for labial swelling?

N76. 89 - Other specified inflammation of vagina and vulva | ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for labial cyst?

N90. 7 - Vulvar cyst. ICD-10-CM.

How big is an ulcer debride?

One ulcer debride 2cm x 2cm to dermis and another debride 6cm x 6cm to muscle. 97 597 – 59 mod

How deep is the dermis of ulcer?

Ulcer is 6cm x 5cm to depth of dermis and you debride 4cm x 4cm of tissue to dermis:

How many ulcers are there in the human body?

Two ulcers: first 2cm x 2cm, second 4cm x 4cm both debrided to dermis 

How many square centimeters are needed for debridement of wound?

Debridement of open wound to level of epidermis / dermis each additional 20 square centimeters

What causes ulcers in the body?

Ulceration caused by prolonged pressure in patients permitted to lie too still for a long period of time; bony prominences of the body are the most frequently affected sites; ulcer is caused by ischemia of the underlying structures of the skin, fat, and muscles as a result of the sustained and constant pressure. Codes.

What does type 2 exclude note mean?

A type 2 excludes note represents "not included here". A type 2 excludes note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition it is excluded from but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When a type 2 excludes note appears under a code it is acceptable to use both the code ( L89) and the excluded code together.

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