Question 1

Is L00-L99 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L00-L99 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L00-L99 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L00-L99 represents Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What conditions should be coded separately from L00-L99?

Accepted Answer

Code L00-L99 has Type 2 Excludes including: certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96); certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99); complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A) and 7 more conditions. These conditions are not included in L00-L99 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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