Dermatology Coding Alert
ICD-10:
Keep Clear of Viral Warts Diagnosis Confusion
Published on Tue Nov 25, 2014
In 2015, start with the B07.- series for viral warts.
For the most part, dermatology coders will be relieved to know that there is a one-to-one correlation between ICD-9 codes and ICD-10 codes for diagnoses of viral warts. All but one of the ICD-9 codes in the 078.1x (Viral warts) series maps to the B07.- (Viral warts) category in ICD-10. On Oct. 1, 2015, these are the new viral wart categories you’ll have to contend with.
Learn more: For more information on the ICD-10 conversion, as well as specific ICD-9 to ICD-10 code bridges, visit https://www.aapc.com/codes/. 
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