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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperkeratotic Tissue

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperkeratotic Tissue

L85.1
L85.8

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

Also Known as:
Plantar Keratosis
Palmar Keratosis
Intractable Plantar Keratosis (IPK)
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hyperkeratotic Tissue

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperkeratotic Tissue

Use ICD-10 code L85.1 for acquired keratosis palmaris et plantaris, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acquired keratosis palmaris et plantaris

Billable Code
L85.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of painful, nucleated lesion with central keratin core
coding:
  • • Avoid using L84 for lesions with documented abnormal thickening

Applicable To

  • • Intractable plantar keratosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes pain, location, and any associated systemic conditions.

Other specified epidermal thickening

Billable Code
L85.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Multiple plaques without ulceration

Applicable To

  • • Multiple hyperkeratotic plaques

Important Notes

  • • Document the number and location of plaques.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.62

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with skin complications

Use with L85.1 for diabetic patients with hyperkeratosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperkeratotic tissue?

The ICD-10 code for hyperkeratotic tissue, specifically acquired keratosis palmaris et plantaris, is L85.1. It is used for symptomatic intractable plantar keratosis.

How do you document hyperkeratotic lesions?

Document hyperkeratotic lesions by including size, location, symptoms, and any systemic conditions like diabetes. This ensures accurate coding and billing.

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