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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

L51.1
T36-T50.XX5A

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

Also Known as:
SJS
Stevens-Johnson Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code L51.1 for stevens-johnson syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Billable Code
L51.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of <10% BSA detachment and mucosal involvement

Applicable To

  • • SJS without TEN overlap

Important Notes

  • • Ensure drug causality is documented if applicable.

Adverse effect of drugs, medicaments and biological substances

Non-Billable
T36-T50.XX5A
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Temporal association with drug initiation

Applicable To

  • • Adverse drug reactions causing SJS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure drug name and initiation date are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H16.2-

Keratoconjunctivitis

Use if there is eye involvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for Stevens-Johnson syndrome is L51.1. If drug-induced, a T code for the adverse drug reaction should be sequenced first.

How is Stevens-Johnson syndrome documented?

Document Stevens-Johnson syndrome by specifying BSA involvement, mucosal sites affected, and any drug causality. Include biopsy results if available.

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