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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dry Skin (L85.3)

ICD-10 Coding for Dry Skin (L85.3)

L85.3

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dry skin (l85.3) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Xerosis
Xerosis Cutis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dry Skin (L85.3)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dry Skin (L85.3)

Use ICD-10 code L85.3 for xerosis cutis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Xerosis cutis

Billable Code
L85.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of dry, scaly skin with pruritus.
coding:
  • • Use L85.3 for confirmed xerosis cutis, not for unspecified dry skin.
documentation:
  • • Document location, severity, and contributing factors.

Applicable To

  • • Generalized dry skin
  • • Localized dry skin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of L85.3 by including specific clinical findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.9

Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Use if xerosis is secondary to diabetic neuropathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dry skin?

The ICD-10 code for dry skin, also known as xerosis cutis, is L85.3. It is used for cases with clinical evidence of epidermal dehydration.

How should dry skin be documented for ICD-10 coding?

Documentation should include location, severity, symptoms like pruritus, and contributing factors to support the use of ICD-10 code L85.3.

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