Question 1

Is L82 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L82 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 L82 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L82 represents Seborrheic keratosis. 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 is the parent category for ICD-10 code L82?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L82 is section:L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from L82?

Accepted Answer

Code L82 has Type 2 Excludes including: seborrheic dermatitis (L21.-). These conditions are not included in L82 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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