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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lip Edema

ICD-10 Coding for Lip Edema

K13.0
T78.3xxA
R23.0

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

Also Known as:
Lip Swelling
Cheilitis
Angioedema of the Lip
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lip Edema

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lip Edema

Use ICD-10 code K13.0 for diseases of lips, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Diseases of lips

Billable Code
K13.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of cheilitis or angular stomatitis

Applicable To

  • • Cheilitis
  • • Angular stomatitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the lip condition to avoid misclassification.

Angioedema, initial encounter

Billable Code
T78.3xxA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Elevated tryptase levels
  • • Asymmetric swelling without urticaria

Applicable To

  • • Allergic angioedema

Localized swelling, mass and lump of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Billable Code
R23.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Ruling out trauma, infection, and allergy

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic lip swelling
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z91.0

Allergy history

Use to document known allergies contributing to the condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lip edema?

The ICD-10 code for lip edema depends on the cause: K13.0 for lip diseases, T78.3xxA for allergic angioedema, and R23.0 for idiopathic swelling.

How do you code allergic lip swelling?

For allergic lip swelling, use T78.3xxA if the reaction is confirmed by allergy testing and document the specific allergen.

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