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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Atopic Eczema

ICD-10 Coding for Atopic Eczema

L20.8
L20.9

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

Also Known as:
Atopic Dermatitis
Allergic Eczema
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Atopic Eczema

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Atopic Eczema

Use ICD-10 code L20.8 for other atopic dermatitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other atopic dermatitis

Non-Billable
L20.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of chronic, relapsing eczematous lesions in flexural areas.

Applicable To

  • • Extrinsic atopic dermatitis
  • • Flexural eczema

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'atopic' to avoid miscoding as unspecified dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

Billable Code
L20.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Generalized or non-specific presentation of eczema
  • • Lack of detailed documentation

Applicable To

  • • Generalized eczema

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if more specific information is available.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L29.9

Pruritus, unspecified

Use to document associated itching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for atopic eczema?

The ICD-10 code for atopic eczema is L20.8 for specific subtypes and L20.9 for unspecified cases.

How do you code infected atopic eczema?

Code L20.8 for atopic eczema, add L30.9 for dermatitis, and B95.6 for staph infection if present.

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