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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lip Swelling

ICD-10 Coding for Lip Swelling

K13.0
T78.1xxA

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

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

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

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 chronic lip scaling and fissures.

Applicable To

  • • Cheilitis
  • • Angular cheilitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure etiology is documented to avoid misclassification.

Angioedema, initial encounter

Billable Code
T78.1xxA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Rapid onset swelling with systemic involvement
  • • Positive IgE test results

Applicable To

  • • Acute allergic swelling

Important Notes

  • • Ensure allergen exposure is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R23.0

Skin congestion

Use for localized trauma-related swelling.

Z48.0

Wound check

For follow-up visits after procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lip swelling?

The ICD-10 code for lip swelling due to diseases of the lips is K13.0. For allergic angioedema, use T78.1xxA.

How to document lip swelling for ICD-10 coding?

Document the onset, duration, and any associated symptoms or allergen exposure to ensure accurate ICD-10 coding.

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