Poikiloderma of Civatte. L57.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM L57.3 became effective on October 1, 2019.
The diagnosis of poikiloderma of Civatte is made clinically. A punch biopsy can show typical histology with hyperkeratosis, epidermal atrophy, pigmentary incontinence, telangiectasia, a variable superficial dermal lymphohistiocytic infiltrate, and solar elastosis. What is the differential diagnosis for poikiloderma of Civatte?
L57.3 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 L57.3 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L57.3 - other international versions of ICD-10 L57.3 may differ. viral warts ( B07.-)
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Poikiloderma of Civatte is a benign, common and chronic condition, which belongs to the group of melanodermas ( pigmented skin disorders).
The highest frequency is seen among postmenopausal women. The incidence is unknown since many patients have a mild form of the disease and may not seek medical advice.