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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Hives

ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Hives

L50.9
L50.8

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Urticaria
Chronic Hives
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Hives

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Hives

Use ICD-10 code L50.9 for urticaria, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Urticaria, unspecified

Billable Code
L50.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Unspecified urticaria with no clear etiology

Applicable To

  • • Acute urticaria
  • • Idiopathic urticaria

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies whether urticaria is acute or chronic.

Other urticaria

Billable Code
L50.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Chronic urticaria with a specific trigger

Applicable To

  • • Chronic urticaria with identifiable trigger

Important Notes

  • • Document specific triggers to support code selection.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent hives?

The ICD-10 code for recurrent hives, also known as chronic urticaria, is L50.8 when a specific trigger is identified.

How to document chronic urticaria?

Document chronic urticaria by specifying the duration, lesion characteristics, response to treatment, and any identified triggers.

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