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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Erythema Nodosum

ICD-10 Coding for Erythema Nodosum

L52
A18.4

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

Also Known as:
ENNodular Erythema
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Erythema Nodosum

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Erythema Nodosum

Use ICD-10 code L52 for erythema nodosum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Erythema nodosum

Billable Code
L52
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of tender, erythematous nodules on shins
coding:
  • • Exclude tuberculosis as a cause

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic erythema nodosum
  • • Drug-induced erythema nodosum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document any underlying conditions or triggers.

Tuberculous erythema nodosum

Billable Code
A18.4
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure tuberculosis is confirmed through appropriate testing.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D86.9

Sarcoidosis, unspecified

Use when erythema nodosum is secondary to sarcoidosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is erythema nodosum coded in ICD-10?

Erythema nodosum is primarily coded as L52 in ICD-10. If related to tuberculosis, use A18.4 instead.

What is the ICD-10 code for drug-induced erythema nodosum?

Use L52 for erythema nodosum and add a T-code for the specific drug causing the reaction.

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