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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Rectal Itching

ICD-10 Coding for Rectal Itching

L29.0
B37.2

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

Also Known as:
Pruritus Ani
Anal Itching
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Rectal Itching

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Rectal Itching

Use ICD-10 code L29.0 for pruritus ani, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pruritus ani

Billable Code
L29.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Itching localized to anus without other identifiable cause.
documentation:
  • • Detailed history and negative findings for other conditions.

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic pruritus ani

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports idiopathic nature if no primary cause is identified.

Candidiasis of skin

Billable Code
B37.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive KOH prep showing pseudohyphae
  • • Presence of satellite lesions

Applicable To

  • • Candidal infection of skin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure fungal infection is confirmed with laboratory tests.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B37.2

Candidiasis of skin

Use when fungal infection is confirmed as the cause of itching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for rectal itching?

The ICD-10 code for rectal itching is L29.0, which is used for pruritus ani when no primary cause is identified.

How do you document pruritus ani?

Document pruritus ani by detailing the duration, intensity, and any negative findings for other conditions, ensuring comprehensive symptom description.

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