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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Panniculitis

ICD-10 Coding for Panniculitis

M79.38
M79.36

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

Also Known as:
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Weber-Christian Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Panniculitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Panniculitis

Use ICD-10 code M79.38 for panniculitis, unspecified, other site, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Panniculitis, unspecified, other site

Non-Billable
M79.38
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CT showing 'misty mesentery'
  • • Biopsy confirmation of lobular lymphocytic infiltrate
coding:
  • • Avoid using K66.8 for mesenteric panniculitis

Applicable To

  • • Mesenteric panniculitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies adipose tissue involvement rather than peritoneal inflammation alone.

Panniculitis, lower leg

Non-Billable
M79.36
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clinical examination confirming nodules in the lower leg

Important Notes

  • • Ensure anatomical location is specified in the documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mesenteric panniculitis?

The ICD-10 code for mesenteric panniculitis is M79.38, which covers panniculitis at unspecified sites, including the mesentery.

How do you code panniculitis with lupus?

For panniculitis associated with lupus, use L93.2 for lupus panniculitis, ensuring lupus erythematosus is documented.

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