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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Scleroderma

ICD-10 Coding for Scleroderma

M34.0
M34.1
M34.81

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

Also Known as:
Systemic sclerosis
CREST syndrome
Diffuse scleroderma
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Scleroderma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Scleroderma

Use ICD-10 code M34.0 for progressive systemic sclerosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Progressive systemic sclerosis

Billable Code
M34.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of diffuse skin thickening and organ involvement.

Applicable To

  • • Diffuse scleroderma

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the extent of skin involvement and any organ complications.

CR(E)ST syndrome

Billable Code
M34.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of CREST features
  • • Anti-centromere antibodies

Applicable To

  • • Limited scleroderma

Important Notes

  • • Document specific CREST features and any organ involvement.

Systemic sclerosis with lung involvement

Billable Code
M34.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HRCT showing lung fibrosis
  • • Reduced FVC and DLCO

Applicable To

  • • Interstitial lung disease in systemic sclerosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lung involvement is documented with HRCT and PFT results.

Localized scleroderma (morphea)

Billable Code
L94.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Localized skin lesions without systemic involvement

Applicable To

  • • Morphea
  • • Linear scleroderma

Important Notes

  • • Document absence of systemic involvement.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K22.2

Esophageal obstruction

Use when esophageal involvement is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for diffuse scleroderma?

The ICD-10 code for diffuse scleroderma is M34.0, which indicates progressive systemic sclerosis with diffuse skin involvement.

How do you code systemic sclerosis with lung involvement?

Use M34.81 for systemic sclerosis with lung involvement, ensuring documentation of HRCT and PFT results.

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