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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lichenoid Keratosis

ICD-10 Coding for Lichenoid Keratosis

L43.8
L43.9

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

Also Known as:
Lichen Planus-like Keratosis
LPLK
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lichenoid Keratosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lichenoid Keratosis

Use ICD-10 code L43.8 for other lichen planus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other lichen planus

Billable Code
L43.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Biopsy shows lichenoid infiltrate with melanophages.
documentation:
  • • Clinical notes specify 'lichenoid keratosis' with relevant histologic features.

Applicable To

  • • Lichenoid keratosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies lichenoid infiltrate to avoid misclassification.

Unspecified lichen planus

Billable Code
L43.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:

      Important Notes

      • • Use only when specific details are not available.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      L29.9

      Pruritus

      Use to document associated symptoms like itching.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for lichenoid keratosis?

      The ICD-10 code for lichenoid keratosis is L43.8, categorized under other lichen planus.

      How is lichenoid keratosis documented?

      Document lichenoid keratosis with specific histologic features such as band-like infiltrate and melanophages, ensuring biopsy confirmation.

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