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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anal Pruritus

ICD-10 Coding for Anal Pruritus

L29.0

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

Also Known as:
Pruritus Ani
Anal Itching
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anal Pruritus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anal Pruritus

Use ICD-10 code L29.0 for pruritus ani, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pruritus ani

Billable Code
L29.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of intense itching localized to the perianal region.
documentation:
  • • Documentation of negative tests for other causes.

Applicable To

  • • Anal itching

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the anal region and any associated symptoms like excoriation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B37.8

Other specified candidiasis

Use when a secondary fungal infection is present, confirmed by KOH test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anal pruritus?

The ICD-10 code for anal pruritus is L29.0, used when itching is localized to the anal region without a specified underlying cause.

How do you document pruritus ani?

Document pruritus ani by noting the duration, intensity, and any associated symptoms like excoriation or bleeding, and ensure negative tests for other causes are recorded.

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