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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Panniculectomy

ICD-10 Coding for Panniculectomy

L98.7

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

Also Known as:
Abdominal Panniculectomy
Pannus Removal Surgery
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Panniculectomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Panniculectomy

Use ICD-10 code L98.7 for excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue

Billable Code
L98.7
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of functional impairment due to excessive skin
documentation:
  • • Photographic evidence and history of conservative treatment attempts

Applicable To

  • • Post-bariatric surgery skin excess

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports medical necessity beyond cosmetic reasons.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M79.3

Panniculitis

Use when chronic inflammation of subcutaneous tissue is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for panniculectomy?

The ICD-10 code for panniculectomy is L98.7, which covers excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue.

When is panniculectomy medically necessary?

Panniculectomy is medically necessary when excessive skin causes functional impairments and conservative treatments have failed.

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