Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for subcutaneous cyst includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Subcutaneous Cyst
Use ICD-10 code L72.0 for epidermal cyst, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Bacterial infection codes
Use if culture confirms bacterial infection.
The ICD-10 code for an epidermal cyst is L72.0, and for a sebaceous cyst, it is L72.3. These codes are used based on the cyst's characteristics.
Document the cyst's size, location, type, and any associated symptoms or complications. Include details of any procedures performed.