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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pruritus

ICD-10 Coding for Pruritus

L29.9
L29.8

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

Also Known as:
Itching
Generalized pruritus
Localized pruritus
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pruritus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pruritus

Use ICD-10 code L29.9 for unspecified pruritus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified pruritus

Billable Code
L29.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No identifiable cause after comprehensive workup
documentation:
  • • Documentation states 'idiopathic' or 'essential'

Applicable To

  • • Generalized itching
  • • Idiopathic pruritus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough documentation to justify use of unspecified code.

Other pruritus

Non-Billable
L29.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Specific cause identified and documented
  • • Associated with another condition

Applicable To

  • • Pruritus with known cause not elsewhere classified

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific cause and any associated conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified pruritus?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified pruritus is L29.9, used when no specific cause is identified.

How do you code pruritus with a known cause?

Code the underlying condition first, followed by L29.8 for pruritus if specified.

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