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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Folliculitis

ICD-10 Coding for Folliculitis

L73.9
L66.2

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

Also Known as:
Hair follicle infection
Barber's itch
Hot tub rash
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Folliculitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Folliculitis

Use ICD-10 code L73.9 for unspecified follicular disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified follicular disorder

Billable Code
L73.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Lack of specific organism or location in documentation.

Applicable To

  • • Folliculitis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies if a specific organism is identified.

Folliculitis decalvans

Billable Code
L66.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Biopsy confirms perifollicular fibrosis and pustules.

Applicable To

  • • Scarring alopecia with follicular pustules

Important Notes

  • • Document scarring and organism if identified.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L01.02

Cutaneous abscess of trunk

Use when folliculitis leads to abscess formation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for folliculitis?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified folliculitis is L73.9. For specific types, such as folliculitis decalvans, use L66.2.

How do you code folliculitis with an abscess?

Use L73.9 for folliculitis and add L01.02 for a cutaneous abscess if present.

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