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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Prurigo Nodularis

ICD-10 Coding for Prurigo Nodularis

L28.1
L28.2

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

Also Known as:
Nodular Prurigo
Chronic Nodular Prurigo
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Prurigo Nodularis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Prurigo Nodularis

Use ICD-10 code L28.1 for prurigo nodularis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Prurigo Nodularis

Billable Code
L28.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of firm nodular lesions with chronic pruritus.
documentation:
  • • Document ≥20 nodules and pruritus duration.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic nodular prurigo

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies nodular lesions to avoid misclassification.

Other Prurigo

Billable Code
L28.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of pruritic papules without nodules

Applicable To

  • • Papular prurigo

Important Notes

  • • Ensure differentiation from nodular prurigo.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L29.8

Other Pruritus

Use when pruritus is present without nodular lesions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for prurigo nodularis?

The ICD-10 code for prurigo nodularis is L28.1, used for cases with nodular lesions and chronic pruritus.

How to document prurigo nodularis?

Document prurigo nodularis by noting the number of nodules (≥20), pruritus duration (≥6 weeks), and any excoriations.

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