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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acne

ICD-10 Coding for Acne

L70.0
L70.1
L70.5

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acne includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acne Vulgaris
Cystic Acne
Acné Excoriée
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acne

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acne

Use ICD-10 code L70.0 for acne vulgaris, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acne vulgaris

Billable Code
L70.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of comedones and inflammatory lesions

Applicable To

  • • Common acne

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies lesion types and distribution.

Acne conglobata

Billable Code
L70.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Interconnected nodules and cysts
  • • Presence of sinus tracts and scarring

Applicable To

  • • Severe nodulocystic acne

Important Notes

  • • Document severity and presence of sinus tracts.

Acné excoriée

Billable Code
L70.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Evidence of skin picking
  • • Associated with anxiety or compulsive behavior

Applicable To

  • • Acne with excoriation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure behavioral aspects are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F41.1

Generalized anxiety disorder

Use when anxiety is documented as a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acne vulgaris?

The ICD-10 code for acne vulgaris is L70.0, used for common acne with comedones and inflammatory lesions.

How do you code severe acne with nodules?

Severe acne with nodules is coded as L70.1 for acne conglobata, indicating interconnected nodules and cysts.

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