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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Porokeratosis

ICD-10 Coding for Porokeratosis

L56.5
L85.2
D49.2

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

Also Known as:
Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis
Porokeratosis of Mibelli
Linear Porokeratosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Porokeratosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Porokeratosis

Use ICD-10 code L56.5 for disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis

Billable Code
L56.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of cornoid lamella on biopsy
documentation:
  • • Lesions described as annular with hyperkeratotic borders

Applicable To

  • • Actinic porokeratosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biopsy confirms cornoid lamella for accurate coding.

Keratosis punctata (palmaris et plantaris)

Billable Code
L85.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of punctate hyperkeratotic lesions on palms or soles

Applicable To

  • • Punctate porokeratosis

Important Notes

  • • Document specific location and characteristics of lesions.

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of skin

Billable Code
D49.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Porokeratosis with atypical features

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biopsy confirms atypical features before using.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z77.22

Contact with and (suspected) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (acute) (chronic)

Use to indicate UV exposure history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for porokeratosis?

The ICD-10 code for Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis is L56.5, while plantar porokeratosis is coded as L85.2.

How is porokeratosis documented for coding?

Porokeratosis documentation should include lesion type, location, and biopsy results confirming cornoid lamella for accurate coding.

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