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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Breast Abscess with Erythema Nodosum

ICD-10 Coding for Breast Abscess with Erythema Nodosum

O91.13
O91.12
L52

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for breast abscess with erythema nodosum includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Absceso de mama con eritema nodoso
Breast infection with erythema nodosum
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Breast Abscess with Erythema Nodosum

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Breast Abscess with Erythema Nodosum

Use ICD-10 code O91.13 for abscess of breast associated with lactation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abscess of breast associated with lactation

Billable Code
O91.13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient is lactating and presents with breast abscess.

Applicable To

  • • Lactation-associated breast abscess

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lactation status is documented to avoid miscoding.

Abscess of breast associated with the puerperium

Billable Code
O91.12
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Puerperal breast abscess

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure puerperium status is documented to avoid miscoding.

    Erythema nodosum

    Billable Code
    L52
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Erythema nodosum as a reactive phenomenon

      Important Notes

      • • Ensure erythema nodosum is documented as secondary to another condition.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      B95.6

      Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

      Use when culture confirms Staphylococcus aureus infection.

      B96.21

      Salmonella as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

      Use when culture confirms Salmonella infection.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for breast abscess with erythema nodosum?

      The ICD-10 code for a breast abscess associated with lactation is O91.13, and for puerperium is O91.12. Erythema nodosum is coded as L52.

      How do you document a breast abscess in a lactating patient?

      Document the lactation status, confirm the abscess via imaging, and note any secondary conditions like erythema nodosum.

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