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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Epidermoid Cyst

ICD-10 Coding for Epidermoid Cyst

L72.0

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

Also Known as:
Epidermal Inclusion Cyst
Sebaceous Cyst
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Epidermoid Cyst

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Epidermoid Cyst

Use ICD-10 code L72.0 for epidermal cyst, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Epidermal cyst

Billable Code
L72.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a central punctum and keratin material
coding:
  • • Avoid using neoplasm codes for benign cysts

Applicable To

  • • Epidermoid cyst
  • • Epidermal inclusion cyst

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cyst type and any associated infection.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.6

Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when the cyst is infected and S. aureus is identified as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an epidermoid cyst?

The ICD-10 code for an epidermoid cyst is L72.0, which covers epidermal inclusion cysts.

How do you document an epidermoid cyst?

Document the cyst's size, location, presence of a central punctum, and any expressed material for accurate coding.

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