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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sebaceous Cyst

ICD-10 Coding for Sebaceous Cyst

L72.3

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

Also Known as:
Epidermoid Cyst
Keratinous Cyst
Wen
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sebaceous Cyst

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sebaceous Cyst

Use ICD-10 code L72.3 for sebaceous cyst, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sebaceous cyst

Billable Code
L72.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of a central punctum and cheese-like material
documentation:
  • • Detailed location and size of the cyst

Applicable To

  • • Epidermoid cyst
  • • Keratinous cyst
  • • Wen

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'sebaceous cyst' rather than just 'cyst'.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95-B97

Bacterial and viral infectious agents

Use to specify the infectious agent if the cyst is infected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a sebaceous cyst?

The ICD-10 code for a sebaceous cyst is L72.3. This code is used for non-infected sebaceous cysts and requires additional codes if the cyst is infected.

How do you code an infected sebaceous cyst?

For an infected sebaceous cyst, use L02.x for the infection and L72.3 for the cyst. Sequence the infection code first.

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