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ICD-10-CM Code for Pyoderma L08.0

ICD-10 code L08.0 for Pyoderma is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

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Official Long Descriptor

Pyoderma
Dermatitis gangrenosa
Purulent dermatitis
Septic dermatitis
Suppurative dermatitis
Excludes1: pyoderma gangrenosum (L88)
pyoderma vegetans (L08.81)

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Need help with Mass Removal CPT
[QUOTE="LIVE2CODE, post: 508064, member: 85416"] 26116 is not correct based off size. 26113 is what I would code based off size, and location. with dx of R2231,D481 and final diagnosis of ulcer. [/QUO... [ Read More ]
Help with Sebaceous Cyst
I would bill 54060 for the single condyloma on the penis, not 54065 for extensive lesions. Part of the denial for your removal of the sebacious cysts is the fact that secondary diagnoses indicating th... [ Read More ]
Help with debridement of toe wound
I am needing help on the following note. The provider is wanting to bill 11042 with S91.302D Unspecified open wound left foot. Dx isnt payable per LCD policy. Her initial visit was billed as 10140 I&... [ Read More ]
DIAGNOSIS CODE HELP
I REALLY NEED SOME HELP ON THIS ONE. MY PROVIDER DID AN I&D ON A HIP HOWEVER I AM HAVING A HARD TIME WITH THE DIAGNOSIS ON THIS ONE. THE PROVIDER HAS DIAGNOSED RT HIP INFECTION WITH CHRONIC DRAINING S... [ Read More ]
Diagnosis Code
We submitted a claim to a payer and the claim is being stopped at the front end edit, stating, " the diagnosis code B95.61 describes an external cause code or requires the diagnosis code for the first... [ Read More ]
G0180 - Home Health coding/billing question about DX
I billed Medicare for home health with G0180 and dx codes S71.002A, L08.9, B95.2 in this same order. Its very rare I receive a denial for my HH claims but this one got me. Medicare denied with informa... [ Read More ]
clarify the Inital or subsequent encounter
Assessment 1. Infected abrasion of hand (S60.519A,L08.9) 2. Contusion of hand, left (S60.222A) Plan Medications 1. Start: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim 800-160 MG Oral Tablet; TAKE 1 TABLET TWICE D... [ Read More ]
Debridement Sacral wound
Hello, I am trying to figure out the total cm. Would I only code 11043? Thank you in advance for any help. Procedure(s): DEBRIDEMENT SACRAL WOUND Procedure Note Pre-op Diagnosis: Infected decubitus ... [ Read More ]
Perianal Strep
Hello! I am struggling with finding the best way to code this - I work in Peds and we sometimes have kiddos that come in with a severe diaper rash and the provider does a strep test and it comes back... [ Read More ]
Integumentary or Respiratory - ENT
[b]Extends into the Nasal Bone[/b] Hello stacymhennessey, Neither CPT 11440 nor CPT 30124 are the correct code. If this was confirmed to be a dermoid cyst then CPT 30125 would be the correct code as... [ Read More ]
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