Question 1

Is L08.81 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, L08.81 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for pyoderma vegetans. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L08.81 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L08.81 represents Pyoderma vegetans. 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 L08.81?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L08.81 is L08.8 (Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from L08.81?

Accepted Answer

Code L08.81 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: pyoderma gangrenosum (L88); pyoderma NOS (L08.0). These conditions cannot be coded together with L08.81 as they represent different diagnoses.

L08.812026

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L08.812026

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FAQ

Is L08.81 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L08.81 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L08.81?

What conditions are excluded from L08.81?