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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Skin Changes

ICD-10 Coding for Skin Changes

R23.4
R23.8
R23.9

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

Also Known as:
Dermal Alterations
Cutaneous Changes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Skin Changes

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Skin Changes

Use ICD-10 code R23.4 for changes in skin texture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Changes in skin texture

Billable Code
R23.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of scaling or induration

Applicable To

  • • Scaling
  • • Induration

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of texture change.

Other skin changes

Billable Code
R23.8
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Hyperpigmentation
  • • Hypopigmentation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of color change.

Unspecified skin changes

Billable Code
R23.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Avoid use when more specific codes apply.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for skin changes?

The ICD-10 code for skin changes includes R23.4 for texture changes and R23.8 for other specified changes, such as pigmentation.

How do you code skin texture changes?

Use ICD-10 code R23.4 for documented changes in skin texture, such as scaling or induration.

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