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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Seborrheic Keratosis

ICD-10 Coding for Seborrheic Keratosis

L82.0
L82.1

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

Also Known as:
SK
Seborrheic Wart
Senile Wart
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Seborrheic Keratosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Seborrheic Keratosis

Use ICD-10 code L82.0 for inflamed seborrheic keratosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

Billable Code
L82.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented inflammation with erythema or edema
documentation:
  • • Lack of inflammation documentation

Applicable To

  • • Dermatosis papulosa nigra
  • • Leser-Trelat disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies inflammation to justify L82.0.

Other seborrheic keratosis

Billable Code
L82.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Lesion with a 'stuck-on' appearance
  • • Hyperpigmented plaque

Applicable To

  • • Seborrheic keratosis NOS

Important Notes

  • • Default code for seborrheic keratosis unless inflammation is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W55.89XA

Animal-related friction

Use if the inflammation is due to irritation from animal contact.

W89.1XXA

Tanning bed exposure

Use if UV exposure is a contributing factor to the inflammation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for inflamed seborrheic keratosis?

The ICD-10 code for inflamed seborrheic keratosis is L82.0, used when the lesion shows signs of inflammation such as erythema or edema.

How do you code non-inflamed seborrheic keratosis?

Non-inflamed seborrheic keratosis is coded as L82.1, which applies to lesions without signs of inflammation.

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