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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Urticaria

ICD-10 Coding for Urticaria

L50.0
L50.1
L50.2

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

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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Urticaria

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Urticaria

Use ICD-10 code L50.0 for allergic urticaria, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Allergic urticaria

Billable Code
L50.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Confirmed IgE-mediated reaction.

Applicable To

  • • IgE-mediated reactions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure allergy testing is documented.

Idiopathic urticaria

Billable Code
L50.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Urticaria persists for ≥6 weeks without identifiable cause.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic spontaneous urticaria

Important Notes

  • • Document all tests conducted to rule out causes.

Urticaria due to cold and heat

Billable Code
L50.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Urticaria is triggered by temperature changes.

Applicable To

  • • Cold-induced urticaria

Important Notes

  • • Document specific temperature triggers.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T78.4-

Allergy, unspecified

Use when specific allergen is identified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for allergic urticaria?

The ICD-10 code for allergic urticaria is L50.0, used when an IgE-mediated reaction is confirmed.

How is chronic urticaria coded in ICD-10?

Chronic urticaria without an identifiable trigger is coded as L50.1 in ICD-10.

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