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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Erythematous Conditions

ICD-10 Coding for Erythematous Conditions

L53.9
L54

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

Also Known as:
Erythema
Redness of Skin
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Erythematous Conditions

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Erythematous Conditions

Use ICD-10 code L53.9 for unspecified erythematous condition, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified erythematous condition

Billable Code
L53.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Erythema without systemic symptoms or specific morphology

Applicable To

  • • Generalized erythema
  • • Nonspecific skin redness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific cause is documented before using L53.9.

Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere

Billable Code
L54
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Erythema due to lupus
  • • Erythema due to sepsis

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence after the primary condition causing the erythema.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified erythema?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified erythema is L53.9, used when no specific cause is identified.

How to code erythema due to lupus?

Code the underlying condition (e.g., lupus) first, followed by L54 for erythema in diseases classified elsewhere.

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