Question 1

Is L88 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, L88 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for pyoderma gangrenosum. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L88 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L88 represents Pyoderma gangrenosum. 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

When was ICD-10 code L88 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L88 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L88?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L88 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 5

What conditions are excluded from L88?

Accepted Answer

Code L88 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: dermatitis gangrenosa (L08.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with L88 as they represent different diagnoses.

L882026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

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Also Known As10Alternative terms

Is L88 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L88 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L88 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L88?

What conditions are excluded from L88?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code L88?

How common is hospitalization for L88?