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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Itchiness

ICD-10 Coding for Itchiness

L29.81
L29.8

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

Also Known as:
Pruritus
Itching
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Itchiness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Itchiness

Use ICD-10 code L29.81 for cholestatic pruritus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cholestatic pruritus

Billable Code
L29.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Elevated liver function tests indicating cholestasis.
documentation:
  • • Clear linkage of pruritus to liver disease.

Applicable To

  • • Pruritus due to liver disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of pruritus and any underlying conditions.

Other pruritus

Non-Billable
L29.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Exclusion of cholestasis
  • • Systemic etiology documented

Applicable To

  • • Pruritus due to systemic conditions other than liver disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure systemic cause is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T36-T50

Adverse effects of drugs

Use for drug-induced pruritus, specifying the drug involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cholestatic pruritus?

The ICD-10 code for cholestatic pruritus is L29.81, used when pruritus is linked to liver disease.

How do you code pruritus due to liver disease?

Code the underlying liver condition first, followed by L29.81 for cholestatic pruritus.

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