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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Psoriatic Arthropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Psoriatic Arthropathy

L40.50
L40.51

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

Also Known as:
Psoriatic Arthritis
Arthropathic Psoriasis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Psoriatic Arthropathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Psoriatic Arthropathy

Use ICD-10 code L40.50 for unspecified psoriatic arthropathy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified psoriatic arthropathy

Billable Code
L40.50
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient has joint pain with a history of psoriasis but no specific joint involvement documented.

Applicable To

  • • Arthropathic psoriasis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure psoriasis history is documented.

Psoriatic arthropathy, distal interphalangeal joints

Billable Code
L40.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • DIP joint swelling
  • • Nail pitting
  • • Negative RF

Applicable To

  • • DIP joint involvement

Important Notes

  • • Document specific joint involvement and nail changes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L40.0

Plaque psoriasis

Use if active skin lesions are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for psoriatic arthropathy?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified psoriatic arthropathy is L40.50. For specific joint involvement, use codes like L40.51 for distal interphalangeal joints.

How do you code psoriatic arthropathy with nail changes?

Use ICD-10 code L40.51 for psoriatic arthropathy with distal interphalangeal joint involvement and nail changes.

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