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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Seborrhea

ICD-10 Coding for Seborrhea

L21.0
L21.1
L21.8

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

Also Known as:
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cradle Cap
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Seborrhea

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Seborrhea

Use ICD-10 code L21.0 for seborrhea capitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Seborrhea capitis

Billable Code
L21.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of yellowish, greasy scales on the scalp

Applicable To

  • • Cradle cap in adults
  • • Scalp seborrhea

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies scalp involvement to avoid unspecified codes.

Seborrheic dermatitis in infants

Billable Code
L21.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cradle cap in infants

Important Notes

  • • Ensure age is documented to differentiate from adult cases.

Other seborrheic dermatitis

Billable Code
L21.8
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Seborrheic dermatitis of face and chest

Important Notes

  • • Document specific location to ensure correct code selection.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B36.8

Other specified superficial mycoses

Use when a fungal component is confirmed via KOH test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for seborrhea?

The ICD-10 code for seborrhea affecting the scalp in adults is L21.0, while L21.1 is used for infantile seborrheic dermatitis.

How do you code seborrheic dermatitis on the face?

Seborrheic dermatitis on the face is coded as L21.8, which covers non-scalp locations such as the face and chest.

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