Billable Medical Code for Dermatophytosis of Unspecified Site Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 110.9. Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 110.9. The Short Description Is: Dermatophytosis site NOS. Known As. Tinea corporis is also known as dermatophytosis and dermatophytosis (fungal infection of skin).
ICD-9-CM 110.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 110.5 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Billable Medical Code for Dermatophytosis of Groin and Perianal Area Diagnosis Code for Reimbursement Claim: ICD-9-CM 110.3. Code will be replaced by October 2015 and relabeled as ICD-10-CM 110.3. The Short Description Is: Dermatophytosis of groin. Known As
ICD-9 Code 111.2 Tinea blanca. ICD-9 Index; Chapter: 001–139; Section: 110-118; Block: 111 Dermatomycosis, other and unspecified; 111.2 - Tinea blanca
Tinea Cruris is also known as dermatophytosis of the perianal area, perianal infection, perianal skin infection, tinea cruris, tinea cruris due to Epidermophyton floccosum, tinea cruris due to Trichophyton gallinae, and tinea cruris due to Trichophyton rubrum.
Tinea cruris is most commonly known as “jock itch” and is an infection in the groin caused by a fungus. Symptoms include a reddened area of skin beginning from the groin and moving onto the thigh, a line of small raised blisters, itch, flaky skin, and burning.
111.2 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of tinea blanca. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
Tinea is the name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus. Types of tinea include ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch. These infections are usually not serious, but they can be uncomfortable. You can get them by touching an infected person, from damp surfaces such as shower floors, or even from a pet.
Type 1 Excludes Notes - A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
The ICD code B354 is used to code Tinea corporis. Tinea corporis (also known as ringworm, tinea circinata, and tinea glabrosa) is a superficial fungal infection (dermatophytosis) of the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin; however, it may occur on any part of the body. Specialty:
This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code B35.4 and a single ICD9 code, 110.5 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
While these were CPT code changes for 2018, new CPT code changes will be coming out for 2019 soon, so it’s important to make sure your billing and coding staff stays up to date on the newest CPT codes for dermatology.
Code 96573 is a new CPT code that is used to note photodynamic therapy using external application of light to eliminate premalignant lesions of the skin and the adjacent mucosa. This is a distinctly different service than the code 96574, which includes debridement of premalignant hyperkeratotic lesions and then following it with photodynamic therapy with the external application of light.
Although ICD-10 is no longer new, some practices are continuing to make mistakes by using ICD-9 codes. Taking the time to become familiar with some of the most-used ICD-10 codes for dermatology is a great way to prevent denials and other problems in your billing and coding department. Some of the most common ICD-10 dermatology codes to remember:
With recent ICD-10 coding changes, new CPT changes for 2018 and the inevitable ones coming for 2019, and the complex nature of dermatology modifiers, many dermatologists choose to outsource their billing and coding to professional companies that understand the intricacies of dermatology billing and coding. It’s important for billing and coding professionals to understand the many procedure rules for dermatology CPT codes, a full understanding of modifiers, as well as an understanding of post-op periods.