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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dystrophic Nails

ICD-10 Coding for Dystrophic Nails

L60.3
B35.1

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

Also Known as:
Nail Dystrophy
Onychodystrophy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dystrophic Nails

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dystrophic Nails

Use ICD-10 code L60.3 for nail dystrophy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nail dystrophy

Billable Code
L60.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of nail thickening and discoloration
documentation:
  • • Linkage to systemic conditions like diabetes

Applicable To

  • • Thickening
  • • Splitting
  • • Crumbling of nails

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes systemic condition linkage for Medicare coverage.

Onychomycosis

Billable Code
B35.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive KOH test or fungal culture

Applicable To

  • • Fungal infection of the nail

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fungal infection is confirmed before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.42

Type 2 diabetes with diabetic polyneuropathy

Use to indicate systemic condition affecting nail health.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dystrophic nails?

The ICD-10 code for dystrophic nails is L60.3, used for structural abnormalities like thickening and splitting.

How do you document nail dystrophy for Medicare?

Document nail dystrophy with systemic conditions like diabetes using codes L60.3 and E11.42 for Medicare coverage.

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