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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Skin Lesion

ICD-10 Coding for Skin Lesion

L98.9
E11.628

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code L98.9 for disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

Billable Code
L98.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Non-specific lesion with no identifiable cause

Applicable To

  • • Non-specific skin lesion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exclusion of specific conditions before using this code.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications

Billable Code
E11.628
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_validation_requirements:
  • • HbA1c >6.5%
  • • Lesion secondary to diabetes

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic skin lesions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of diabetes management and lesion correlation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R20.9

Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

Use when documenting sensory disturbances associated with the lesion.

E11.9

Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Use to indicate the underlying diabetes condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified skin lesion?

The ICD-10 code for an unspecified skin lesion is L98.9. It is used when no specific diagnosis is available after evaluation.

How do you document a skin lesion for coding?

Document the lesion's size, location, characteristics, and any pathology findings. Include margins and laterality for precise coding.

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