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ICD-10-CM Code for Psoriasis vulgaris L40.0

ICD-10 code L40.0 for Psoriasis vulgaris is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

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Psoriasis vulgaris
Nummular psoriasis
Plaque psoriasis

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Rheum doc's codes
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Cover DX codes for CPT 96910 with UHC 96910 cpt codes dx codes l25.9 l40.8
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arthritis of the knee
Findacode.com doesn't have a Joint under arthritis either: [CODE]Arthritis, arthritic (acute) (chronic) (nonpyogenic) (subacute) M19.90 Non-specific code 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system ... [ Read More ]
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